Honor 50 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor 50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, 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 54/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 781,542); the Honor 50 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 218g).
Honor 50
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $469
- Better camera (46/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the Honor 50 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 17 points higher (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 33/100). Value score: Honor 50 — 46/100, 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 50 (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 50 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 50 is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (77/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 50 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (77/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Honor 50 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.8×7.7 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $469 |
Honor 50
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor 50
- 6.6" OLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 50
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 50 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor 50 by 70.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $69. Honor 50 was $69 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (90/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 50 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 50 is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (77/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 50 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (77/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Honor 50 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Honor 50 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 50 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor 50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 50 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor 50 leads on camera score (46/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 50 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor 50 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor 50 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.