Honor Play11 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor Play11 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $220 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 47/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 8300); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 593,849).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play11
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Honor Play11 better?
- Lighter: 216g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $469
- Better portability (47/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2328
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 8300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play11 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 24 points higher (71/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Honor Play11 — 50/100, Poco X8 Pro Max — 66/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play11 (84/100 vs 55/100). 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 is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play11 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play11 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 593849 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2328 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.9" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1592 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1020 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×78.5×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $220 | $469 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play11
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Play11
- 6.9" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1592
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play11
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play11 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor Play11 by 77.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $249. Honor Play11 was $249 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 (91/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play11 (84/100 vs 55/100).
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 is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play11 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play11 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 by 24 points (71/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Play11 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 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 Play11 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.