Honor Play 8T vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor Play 8T (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6080, 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 44/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6000); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 567,996); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 8T doesn't; the Honor Play 8T is noticeably lighter (199g vs 218g).
Honor Play 8T
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Lighter: 199g vs 218g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 567996
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2020
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 8T vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 27 points higher (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 8T (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8T is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 8T | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 567996 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2020 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $469 |
Honor Play 8T
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Play 8T
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 8T
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Play 8T and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor Play 8T by 78.4% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play 8T
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (90/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (84/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 8T (77/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8T is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 8T or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T by 27 points (71/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 8T and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Play 8T has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 8T or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 8T or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 8T over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Play 8T 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.