Honor Magic8 vs Poco X8 Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $625 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 63/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,977,887).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Poco X8 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1977887
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6405
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $625
- Better portability (57/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 25 points higher (88/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Poco X8 Pro — 60/100; 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 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1977887 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 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 | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 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
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Poco X8 Pro by 104.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $275. Poco X8 Pro was $275 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (85/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro by 25 points (88/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Poco X8 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. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.