Honor Magic9 Super vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 70/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 8500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 2,604,459).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 2604459
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2725
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8932
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 8500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 88/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 77/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 218g vs 227g
- Better portability (46/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 17 points higher (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (99/100 vs 88/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (91/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2725 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 8932 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $469 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Poco X8 Pro Max by 64.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Super
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (99/100 vs 88/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (78/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (91/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Super is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 88/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, 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.