Honor Magic8 vs Poco X5 Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco X5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G; launch prices were $625 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 55/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 781,764); the Poco X5 Pro is noticeably lighter (181g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Poco X5 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 781764
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Poco X5 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 181g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $625
- Better portability (71/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Poco X5 Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 33 points higher (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Poco X5 Pro — 48/100; 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 X5 Pro (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco X5 Pro (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco X5 Pro (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X5 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (71/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Poco X5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 781764 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 162.9×76.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X5 Pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X5 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco X5 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Poco X5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Poco X5 Pro by 416.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $325. Poco X5 Pro was $325 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco X5 Pro (98/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco X5 Pro (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco X5 Pro (85/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X5 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (71/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco X5 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco X5 Pro by 33 points (88/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Poco X5 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Poco X5 Pro — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco X5 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco X5 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Poco X5 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.