Honor 10 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor 10 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 970, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $400 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 28/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 470,805); the Honor 10 is noticeably lighter (153g vs 218g).
Honor 10
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Lighter: 153g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $469
- Better portability (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 3400 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 10 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 43 points higher (71/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (37/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor 10 — 0/100, Poco X8 Pro Max — 72/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 10 (37/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 10 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (87/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Honor 10 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 970 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 9553 | |
| Display | 5.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.2×7.7 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 153 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $469 |
Honor 10
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 24MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor 10
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 10
- 3400 mAh
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 10 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor 10 by 82.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $69. Honor 10 was $69 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (90/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 10 (37/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (77/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 10 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (87/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Honor 10 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10 by 43 points (71/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 10 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor 10 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 10 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 10 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor 10 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor 10 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.