Fairphone 5 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $770 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 25/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4200); the Poco X8 Pro Max is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.6mm).
Fairphone 5
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Lighter: 212g vs 218g
- Better camera (48/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (35/100 vs 27/100)
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper: $469 vs $770
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 37 points higher (62/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (48/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (77/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (35/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (78/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 218 g | |
| Price | $770 | $469 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $301. Poco X8 Pro Max is cheaper by $301.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (48/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (77/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (35/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (78/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 37 points (62/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 5 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.