Honor Magic8 vs Poco X4 GT
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco X4 GT (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100; launch prices were $625 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 57/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5080); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,080,106).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Poco X4 GT
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1080106
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1139
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3842
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5080 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Poco X4 GT better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 200g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $625
- Overall rating 57/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Poco X4 GT, the Honor Magic8 scores 31 points higher (88/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Poco X4 GT — 44/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco X4 GT (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco X4 GT (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco X4 GT (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Poco X4 GT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1080106 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1139 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3842 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2460x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5080 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.6×74.3×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $380 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X4 GT
- Main: 64MP f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X4 GT
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco X4 GT
- 5080 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Poco X4 GT, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Poco X4 GT by 273.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $245. Poco X4 GT was $245 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco X4 GT (98/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 77/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco X4 GT (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco X4 GT (85/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco X4 GT?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco X4 GT by 31 points (88/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Poco X4 GT?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Poco X4 GT — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco X4 GT?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco X4 GT?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Poco X4 GT?
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 X4 GT is a better fit for active users.