Honor WIN RT2 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor WIN RT2 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor WIN RT2 leads — 81/100 vs 71/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Honor WIN RT2 has the bigger battery (12070 mAh vs 8500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor WIN RT2 is faster in AnTuTu (4,040,013 vs 3,032,039); the Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (218g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor WIN RT2
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Honor WIN RT2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4040013 vs 3032039
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2725
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8932
- Bigger battery: 12070 vs 8500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (97/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 218g vs 238g
- Better portability (46/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor WIN RT2 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Honor WIN RT2 scores 10 points higher (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 is a bit better (98/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 is a bit better (97/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (78/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (46/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor WIN RT2 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 4040013 | 3032039 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2725 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 8932 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3104 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 12070 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×8.5 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $469 |
Camera comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3104
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor WIN RT2
- 12070 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor WIN RT2 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor WIN RT2 leads Poco X8 Pro Max by 33.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor WIN RT2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 is a bit better (98/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 is a bit better (97/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (58/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (78/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (46/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor WIN RT2 is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor WIN RT2 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor WIN RT2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on performance (98/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Honor WIN RT2 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power 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.