Honor 600 Pro vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor 600 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $549 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 600 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 71/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 600 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,038,473 vs 2,604,459); the Honor 600 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 600 Pro
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Honor 600 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3038473 vs 2604459
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 218g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Cheaper at launch: $469 vs $549
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 600 Pro vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Honor 600 Pro scores 13 points higher (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Pro leads (78/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Honor 600 Pro — 86/100, Poco X8 Pro Max — 66/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 91/100. In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Honor 600 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 600 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (69/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 600 Pro | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3038473 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED LTPS | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2600x1200 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $549 | $469 |
Camera comparison
Honor 600 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor 600 Pro
- 6.6" OLED LTPS
- Resolution: 2600x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 600 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:25 hrs, total 29:53 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 600 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 600 Pro leads Poco X8 Pro Max by 16.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $80. Poco X8 Pro Max was $80 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 91/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Honor 600 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (78/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 600 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (69/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 600 Pro or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor 600 Pro is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 600 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor 600 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 600 Pro or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor 600 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Honor 600 Pro over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor 600 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.