Fairphone 6+ vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Fairphone 6+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 53/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4415); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 1,101,953); the Fairphone 6+ is noticeably lighter (193g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 6+
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Fairphone 6+ better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 218g
- Better camera (42/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 1101953
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3168
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4415 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 6+ vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 18 points higher (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Fairphone 6+ are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6+ is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (77/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 6+ and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 6+ | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1101953 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.6×73.3×9.6 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $469 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 6+
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 6+
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 6+
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 6+ and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Fairphone 6+ by 57.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Fairphone 6+
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (91/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Fairphone 6+ are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6+ is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (77/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 6+ and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 6+ or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Fairphone 6+ — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6+ and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Fairphone 6+ has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6+ or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Fairphone 6+ leads on camera score (42/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6+ or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6+ over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Fairphone 6+ is a better fit for active users. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.