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; launch prices were $280 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 65/100 (a 6-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 (2,604,459 vs 2,407,614).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Power 2
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Honor Power 2 better?
- Bigger battery: 10080 vs 8500 mAh
- Lighter: 216g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $280 vs $469
- Better portability (50/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 2407614
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 6405
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 78/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Power 2 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 6 points higher (71/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 78/100). Value score: Honor Power 2 — 74/100, 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 is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Honor Power 2 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Honor Power 2 are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Power 2 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Power 2 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2407614 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 10243 | |
| 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 | 5 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 | 216 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $280 | $469 |
Camera comparison
Honor Power 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Honor Power 2
- 10080 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 7.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $189. Honor Power 2 was $189 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Honor Power 2 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Honor Power 2 are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Power 2 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Power 2 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max edges out the Honor Power 2 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Power 2 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Power 2 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Power 2 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Power 2 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Honor Power 2 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Power 2 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.