Honor 600 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor 600 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $349 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 70/100 vs 67/100 (a 3-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 Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 1,426,281); the Honor 600 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 600
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Honor 600 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $469
- Better camera (58/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 1426281
- Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 600 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 3 points higher (70/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 leads (58/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Honor 600 — 68/100, Poco X8 Pro Max — 64/100; 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, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 600 (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Honor 600 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 600 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (69/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 600 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 1426281 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 2725 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 8932 | |
| 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 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 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 | $349 | $469 |
Camera comparison
Honor 600
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor 600
- 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
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 600 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor 600 by 45.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $120. Honor 600 was $120 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 600 (88/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Honor 600 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (58/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 600 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (69/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 600 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max edges out the Honor 600 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 600 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor 600 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 600 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor 600 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 600 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Honor 600 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor 600 is a better fit for active users. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.