Fairphone 4 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $449 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 31/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 566,483); the Poco X8 Pro Max is thinner (8.2mm vs 10.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $469
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 218g vs 225g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 40 points higher (71/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (37/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Fairphone 4 — 0/100, Poco X8 Pro Max — 66/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (37/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (77/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (46/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 566483 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 69 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $469 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 4 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Fairphone 4 by 78.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $20. Fairphone 4 was $20 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (84/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (37/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (77/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (46/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 40 points (71/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.