Honor 7C vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor 7C (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $170 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 18/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 176,718); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 7C doesn't; the Honor 7C is noticeably lighter (164g vs 218g).
Honor 7C
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Lighter: 164g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $469
- Better portability (83/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 176718
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 301
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 831
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 13/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 7C vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 53 points higher (71/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 7C — 6/100, 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 7C (90/100 vs 13/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 7C (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 7C significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (83/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Honor 7C | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 176718 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 301 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 831 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×76.7×7.8 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 164 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $469 |
Honor 7C
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor 7C
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 7C
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 7C and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor 7C by 93.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $299. Honor 7C was $299 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (90/100 vs 13/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 7C (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (77/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 7C significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (83/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Honor 7C or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 7C by 53 points (71/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 7C and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor 7C has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 7C or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 7C or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 13/100).
Should you choose the Honor 7C over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor 7C 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.