Honor Magic8 vs Poco X3 NFC
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco X3 NFC (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G; launch prices were $625 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 47/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 526,647); the Honor Magic8 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.4mm).
Honor Magic8
Poco X3 NFC
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 526647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 753
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1808
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Lighter: 205g vs 215g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 35/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $625
- Overall rating 47/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Poco X3 NFC, the Honor Magic8 scores 41 points higher (88/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Poco X3 NFC — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (56/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Poco X3 NFC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 526647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 753 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1808 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 165.3×76.8×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $230 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X3 NFC
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X3 NFC
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco X3 NFC
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Poco X3 NFC, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Poco X3 NFC by 666.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $395. Poco X3 NFC was $395 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (98/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (87/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (85/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (56/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco X3 NFC?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC by 41 points (88/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Poco X3 NFC?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Poco X3 NFC — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco X3 NFC?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco X3 NFC?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Poco X3 NFC?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Poco X3 NFC is a better fit for everyday use.