Honor 90 Lite vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor 90 Lite (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $250 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 39/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,614,916 vs 530,583); the Honor 90 Lite is noticeably lighter (179g vs 218g).
Honor 90 Lite
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $469
- Better portability (76/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2614916 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Honor 90 Lite vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 32 points higher (71/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (37/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 36/100). Value score: Honor 90 Lite — 30/100, 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 90 Lite (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (37/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Lite significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (76/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Honor 90 Lite | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 2614916 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 73 | — | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $469 |
Honor 90 Lite
- Main: 100MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor 90 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 90 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 90 Lite and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor 90 Lite by 79.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $219. Honor 90 Lite was $219 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (90/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (84/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (37/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (77/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Lite significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (76/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Honor 90 Lite or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite by 32 points (71/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Lite and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor 90 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Lite or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 21/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 Lite or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 Lite over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor 90 Lite 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.