Fairphone 6 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $565 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 34/100 (a 28-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 (2,629,444 vs 1,027,025); the Fairphone 6 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 218g).
Fairphone 6
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Lighter: 193g vs 218g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 27/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 1027025
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4415 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Cheaper: $469 vs $565
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 7/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 24/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 71/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 28 points higher (62/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (65/100 vs 7/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (65/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (77/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 9553 | |
| 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 | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 8 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 218 g | |
| Price | $565 | $469 |
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
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
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Fairphone 6 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Fairphone 6 by 60.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $96. Poco X8 Pro Max is cheaper by $96.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (65/100 vs 7/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (77/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (58/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 by 28 points (62/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Fairphone 6 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 7/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Fairphone 6 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.