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; launch prices were $625 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 71/100 (a 17-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 2,604,459).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2604459
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Lighter: 205g vs 218g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Cheaper at launch: $469 vs $625
- Overall rating 71/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Honor Magic8 scores 17 points higher (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Poco X8 Pro Max — 66/100; 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10243 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $625 | $469 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Poco X8 Pro Max by 55.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $156. Poco X8 Pro Max was $156 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
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, budget-conscious buyers. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.