Honor 90 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor 90 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $400 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 60/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 840,330); the Honor 90 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 218g).
Honor 90
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $469
- Better camera (59/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 840330
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1039
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2885
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Honor 90 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 11 points higher (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 leads (59/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor 90 — 58/100, 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 (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Honor 90 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (59/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 90 (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (71/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Honor 90 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 840330 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1039 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2885 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×74.1×7.8 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $469 |
Honor 90
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor 90
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 90 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor 90 by 68.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $69. Honor 90 was $69 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (90/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Honor 90 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (59/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 90 (77/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (71/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Honor 90 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Honor 90 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 90 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor 90 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor 90 leads on camera score (59/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor 90 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.