Honor Magic8 vs Poco X8 Pro Max

The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $625 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 62/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,629,444).

The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max by 24 points (86/100 vs 62/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Performance 93
Display 100
Camera 84
Battery 82
Design 43
Value for money 67
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 27
Value for money 78
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2629444
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3228
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9553
  • Lighter: 205g vs 218g

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better camera (84/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 77/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Cheaper: $469 vs $625

  • Better value for money (78/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Honor Magic8 scores 24 points higher (86/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (93/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (93/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (43/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).

Honor Magic8: The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Poco X8 Pro Max: The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic8 Poco X8 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 4037547 2629444
Geekbench Single 3640 3228
Geekbench Multi 11033 9553
Display 6.6" Dynamic OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2760x1256 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 8500 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 20 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 205 g 218 g
Price $625 $469
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
84
camera
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
  • 6.6" Dynamic OLED
  • Resolution: 2760x1256
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 80W
82
battery
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic8 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
4037547 AnTuTu
Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
62/100 -53.6%
2629444 AnTuTu

Honor Magic8 leads Poco X8 Pro Max by 53.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic8
$625
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469

Price difference: $156. Poco X8 Pro Max is cheaper by $156.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (93/100 vs 65/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (84/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (43/100 vs 27/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max by 24 points (86/100 vs 62/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 62/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 65/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.