Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Poco M8 Pro
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Poco M8 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 59/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 1,041,898).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Poco M8 Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 1041898
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 3168
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 6500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Poco M8 Pro better?
- Overall rating 59/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Poco M8 Pro, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 37 points higher (96/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Poco M8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (94/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Poco M8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 1041898 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 1223 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 3168 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.3×78.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco M8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco M8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Poco M8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Poco M8 Pro by 430.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (100/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Poco M8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (100/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (94/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Poco M8 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro by 37 points (96/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Poco M8 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Poco M8 Pro — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Poco M8 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Poco M8 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Poco M8 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 M8 Pro is a better fit for active users.