Honor Magic8 vs Poco X8 Power
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco X8 Power (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5; launch prices were $625 and $360. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 60/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Power has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,012,134); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco X8 Power doesn't; the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Poco X8 Power
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1012134
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3481
- Lighter: 205g vs 229g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Poco X8 Power better?
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Cheaper at launch: $360 vs $625
- Overall rating 60/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Poco X8 Power, the Honor Magic8 scores 28 points higher (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Poco X8 Power — 52/100; 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 X8 Power (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Poco X8 Power are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Power (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Power (56/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Poco X8 Power | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1012134 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1099 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3481 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.4×78.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $360 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X8 Power
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Power
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco X8 Power
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Poco X8 Power, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Poco X8 Power by 298.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $265. Poco X8 Power was $265 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Power (98/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Poco X8 Power are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Power (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Power (56/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco X8 Power?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Power by 28 points (88/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Poco X8 Power?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Poco X8 Power — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco X8 Power?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco X8 Power?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Poco X8 Power?
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 X8 Power is a better fit for those who care about battery life.