Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Poco F8 Pro
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 79/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 6210); the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 3,024,818).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Poco F8 Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 3024818
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 6210 mAh
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Overall rating 79/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Poco F8 Pro, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 17 points higher (96/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (94/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Poco F8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 3024818 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 6210 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | $529 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Poco F8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Poco F8 Pro by 82.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (100/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (94/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Poco F8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Poco F8 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Poco F8 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Poco F8 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.