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 — 71/100 vs 57/100 (a 14-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 Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 820,210); the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Honor 70 better?
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 178g vs 218g
- Better camera (53/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 14 points higher (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 leads (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 70 (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (73/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 70 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 820210 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1059 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3012 | 10243 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $469 |
Camera comparison
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 70 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor 70 by 68.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor 70
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (53/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 70 (77/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (73/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Honor 70 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.