Honor X5 Plus vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor X5 Plus (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 29/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5200); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 195,539); the Honor X5 Plus is noticeably lighter (188g vs 218g).
Honor X5 Plus
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Lighter: 188g vs 218g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 195539
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Honor X5 Plus vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 42 points higher (71/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (90/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (84/100 vs 44/100). 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 notably outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X5 Plus notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (62/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Honor X5 Plus | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 195539 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×75.1×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 218 g | |
| Price | — | $450 |
Honor X5 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor X5 Plus
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X5 Plus
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X5 Plus and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor X5 Plus by 92.6% in our overall performance rating.
Honor X5 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (90/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (84/100 vs 44/100).
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 notably outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (77/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X5 Plus notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (62/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Honor X5 Plus or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus by 42 points (71/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X5 Plus and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor X5 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5 Plus 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 X5 Plus or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5 Plus over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor X5 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.