Poco X8 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Honor Magic 8 Pro Air
Quick Comparison
Both Poco X8 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) and Honor Magic 8 Pro Air comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Poco X8 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 1268 x 2756 than Honor Magic 8 Pro Air which has resolution of 2640 x 1216. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Poco X8 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Honor Magic 8 Pro Air |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.59 in | 6.31 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 64 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 35999 | Rs. 49990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 17, 2026. The cost of Poco X8 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 35999. The launch Date of the second phone is January 19, 2026. The Expected cost of Honor Magic 8 Pro Air is Rs. 49990.
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.59 inches in comparison to Honor Magic 8 Pro Air's 6.31 inch screen. Poco X8 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Honor Magic 8 Pro Air has OLED Screen type. Honor's phone has display density of 461 PPI & Poco's phone has only 460 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Honor's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.2% than Poco's phone ~ 89.8%. Poco X8 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Honor Magic 8 Pro Air has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 12 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera. Honor Magic 8 Pro Air will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Poco X8 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 20 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Poco X8 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Honor Magic 8 Pro Air |
| General | ||
| Model | MZB0MVFIN, X8 Pro | LDY-AN00 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 17, 2026 | January 19, 2026 |
| In The Box | 1 x Handset, 1 x Adapter, 1 x Type-C USB Cable, 1 x Sim Eject Tool, 1 x Protective Case, 1 x Quick Start Guide, 1 x Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.19 x 157.53 x 8.38 mm | 71.9 x 150.5 x 6.1 mm |
| Weight | 201.47 g | 155 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black | Black, White, Purple, Orange |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68.7 B) | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.59 inches, 2756 x 1268 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.31 inches, 1216 x 2640 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 461 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.8% | ~ 90.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | |
| Brightness | 2000nts HBM ,3500nits Peak | 1800 nits (HBM), 6000 nits (peak) |
| Features | Adaptive Refresh Rate 30(AOD)/60/90/120Hz TÜV Rheinland Low Blue light (Hardware Solution), TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland flicker free, 3840Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | 4320Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G SA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n77/n78, 5G NSA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v6.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 2,300,000 (Total) (v11) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Flicker Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/ IP69K | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", 1.2µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 64 MP ƒ/2.6 (Telephoto) 74mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.2", PDAF, OIS, 3.2x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Dynamic Shot, Motion Capture, Documents Mode, Potrait Mode, Pro Mode, 50MP Mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Voice Shutter, HDR, Panaroma, Google Lens | Color spectrum sensor, HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP Punch Hole | 50 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 3 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Mediatek Dimensity 9500 |
| CPU | 3.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 4.21 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.4 GHz Cortex-A725 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A725 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A725 | |
| GPU | Mali-G720 MC8 | Arm G1-Ultra |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6500 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W | Yes, 80W |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 50W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 27W | Yes |