Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 70/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 8500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 2,604,459).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 2604459
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 2725
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 8932
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 8500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 88/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Overall rating 70/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 26 points higher (96/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 88/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (94/100 vs 77/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 2725 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 8932 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 8500 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 | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $469 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Poco X8 Pro Max by 112.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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 88/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (100/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (94/100 vs 77/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max by 26 points (96/100 vs 70/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 88/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
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 X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.