Honor Turbo vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor Turbo (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $215 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 58/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Turbo has the bigger battery (8560 mAh vs 8500); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 1,000,207); the Honor Turbo is noticeably lighter (196g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Turbo
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Honor Turbo better?
- Bigger battery: 8560 vs 8500 mAh
- Lighter: 196g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $469
- Better portability (64/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 1000207
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3148
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Turbo vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 13 points higher (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Honor Turbo — 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 significantly outperforms the Honor Turbo (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Honor Turbo are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Honor Turbo are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Honor Turbo are nearly equal (77/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Turbo notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (64/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Turbo | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1000207 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2640 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8560 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $215 | $469 |
Camera comparison
Honor Turbo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Turbo
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Turbo
- 8560 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Turbo and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor Turbo by 61.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $254. Honor Turbo was $254 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Turbo (91/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Honor Turbo are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Honor Turbo are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Honor Turbo are nearly equal (77/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Turbo notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (64/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Turbo or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Honor Turbo — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Turbo and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Turbo has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Turbo or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Turbo 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.