Honor Magic 8 Ultimate vs Poco X8 Power 5G

Compare Honor Magic 8 Ultimate vs Poco X8 Power 5G side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, 50MP vs 50MP camera…

Honor

X8 Power 5G

$699

2categories won

5 categories tied · 18 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Honor Magic 8 Ultimate takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Honor Magic 8 Ultimate claims the overall win over the Poco X8 Power 5G, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. For battery longevity and charging speed, the X8 Power 5G takes the lead, while the Magic 8 Ultimate is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Magic 8 Ultimate if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the X8 Power 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryX8 Power 5G

X8 Power 5G takes battery honors offering 10,000 mAh alongside 100W charging.

🎮 GamingMagic 8 Ultimate

Magic 8 Ultimate leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.

📸 CameraMagic 8 Ultimate

Magic 8 Ultimate wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3.7x dedicated optical zoom.

🏷️ ValueX8 Power 5G

X8 Power 5G wins on budget and value at $699 compared to $1299.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Magic 8 Ultimate vs X8 Power 5G: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Poco X8 Power 5G
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	X8 Power 5G
Screen size	6.81"	6.83"
Resolution	1280 x 2800Winner	1280 x 2772
Pixel density	—	447 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	5000 nitsWinner	3500 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Poco X8 Power 5G
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	X8 Power 5G
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
Process node	3 nmWinner	4 nm
AnTuTu score	—	2,400,000
Geekbench multi	—	8900
Maximum RAM	24 GBWinner	12 GB
Maximum storage	1TBWinner	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Poco X8 Power 5G
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	X8 Power 5G
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	3Winner	2
Optical zoom	3.7x	—
Ultrawide	50 MPWinner	8 MP
Selfie camera	50 MPWinner	32 MP

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Poco X8 Power 5G
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	X8 Power 5G
Capacity	6,600 mAh	10,000 mAhWinner
Wired charging	100 W	100 W
Wireless charging	66 WWinner	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Poco X8 Power 5G
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	X8 Power 5G
Weight	226 g	229 g
Thickness	8.6 mm	8.65 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP68 / IP69K
Build	—	Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Poco X8 Power 5G
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	X8 Power 5G
Operating system	Android 16	Android 16
OS updates	5 yearsWinner	4 years
Security updates	5 yearsWinner	4 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Poco X8 Power 5G
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	X8 Power 5G
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	—
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$1,299	$699Winner