Honor Power 2 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor Power 2 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $280 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 49/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Power 2 has the bigger battery (10080 mAh vs 8500); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 2,407,614).
Honor Power 2
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Bigger battery: 10080 vs 8500 mAh
- Cheaper: $280 vs $469
- Better value for money (91/100 vs 78/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 2407614
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1553
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 6403
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 218g vs 228g
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 75/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (27/100 vs 15/100)
Comparing the Honor Power 2 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 13 points higher (62/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (65/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Power 2 (65/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Honor Power 2 are nearly equal (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "design" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (27/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Power 2 is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100).
| Specification | Honor Power 2 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2407614 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10080 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.3×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 218 g | |
| Price | $280 | $469 |
Honor Power 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Power 2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Power 2
- 10080 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Power 2 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor Power 2 by 8.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $189. Honor Power 2 is cheaper by $189.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Power 2 (65/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Honor Power 2 are nearly equal (77/100 vs 75/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (27/100 vs 15/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Power 2 is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100).
Which is better: the Honor Power 2 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Honor Power 2 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Power 2 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Power 2 has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Power 2 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Power 2 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Honor Power 2 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Power 2 is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.