Honor 70 vs Poco X8 Pro Max

The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 38/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 218g).

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 by 24 points (62/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 43
Design 77
Value for money 55
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 27
Value for money 78
What makes Honor 70 better?
  • Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 178g vs 218g

  • Better camera (53/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 24 points higher (62/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 leads (53/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (53/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (77/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 70 (78/100 vs 55/100).

Honor 70: The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco X8 Pro Max: The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 70 Poco X8 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 2629444
Geekbench Single 3228
Geekbench Multi 9553
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 8500 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
DXOMark (camera) 115
Main camera 54 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 178 g 218 g
Price $469
Camera comparison
Honor 70
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Honor 70
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 70
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 70
Price unknown
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (65/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (53/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (77/100 vs 43/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (77/100 vs 27/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 70 (78/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 by 24 points (62/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 62/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.