Honor Play10 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor Play10 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $199 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 48/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7000); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 622,608).
Honor Play10
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Lighter: 207g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $469
- Better portability (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 622608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Honor Play10 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 23 points higher (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Honor Play10 — 60/100, 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 Play10 (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play10 (84/100 vs 65/100). 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 Play10 (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play10 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Honor Play10 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 622608 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / MagicOS 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $469 |
Honor Play10
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Play10
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play10
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Play10 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor Play10 by 76.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $270. Honor Play10 was $270 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play10 (90/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play10 (84/100 vs 65/100).
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 Play10 (77/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play10 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play10 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play10 by 23 points (71/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play10 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Play10 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play10 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 Play10 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play10 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Play10 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.