Honor 8A vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $140 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 22/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 199,111); the Honor 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 218g).
Honor 8A
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Lighter: 150g vs 218g
- Cheaper: $140 vs $469
- Better portability (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (72/100 vs 22/100)
Comparing the Honor 8A vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 49 points higher (71/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 19/100). 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). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (72/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (90/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 8A (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (72/100 vs 22/100).
| Specification | Honor 8A | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 218 g | |
| Price | $140 | $469 |
Honor 8A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor 8A
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 8A
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 8A and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor 8A by 92.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $329. Honor 8A is cheaper by $329.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (90/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 8A (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (77/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (100/100 vs 46/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (72/100 vs 22/100).
Which is better: the Honor 8A or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A by 49 points (71/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8A and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor 8A has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A 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 8A or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8A over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor 8A 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.