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).

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10 by 43 points (71/100 vs 28/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 10
Performance 34
Display 32
Camera 17
Battery 12
Portability 87
Value for money 0
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 77
Portability 46
Value for money 72
What makes Honor 10 better?
  • Lighter: 153g vs 218g
  • Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $469

  • Better portability (87/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Honor 10: The Honor 10 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco X8 Pro Max: The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Honor 10
  • Main: 16MP
  • Front: 24MP
17
camera
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Honor 10
  • 5.8" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Honor 10
  • 3400 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor 10 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 10 HiSilicon Kirin 970
28/100
470805 AnTuTu
Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
71/100 +82.1%
2629444 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor 10 by 82.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 10
$400
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469

Launch price difference: $69. Honor 10 was $69 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.