Honor Play 70C vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor Play 70C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, 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 31/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 358,383); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 70C doesn't; the Honor Play 70C is noticeably lighter (186g vs 218g).
Honor Play 70C
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Lighter: 186g vs 218g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 70C vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 40 points higher (71/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 30/100). 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 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 70C (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 70C (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 70C notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (68/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 70C | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 218 g | |
| Price | — | $450 |
Honor Play 70C
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Play 70C
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 70C
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Play 70C and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor Play 70C by 86.4% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play 70C
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (90/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (84/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 70C (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 70C (77/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 70C notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (68/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 70C or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C by 40 points (71/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 70C and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Play 70C has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 70C 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 Play 70C or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 70C over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Play 70C 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.