Honor X6 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor X6 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $140 and $469. 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 5000); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 163,723); the Honor X6 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 218g).
Honor X6
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Lighter: 185g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $469
- Better portability (60/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 163723
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 185
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 521
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor X6 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 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Honor X6 — 36/100, Poco X8 Pro Max — 72/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (90/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (84/100 vs 32/100). 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 is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X6 is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Honor X6 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 163723 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 185 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 521 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $140 | $469 |
Honor X6
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor X6
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X6
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X6 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor X6 by 93.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $329. Honor X6 was $329 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (90/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (84/100 vs 32/100).
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 is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X6 is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Honor X6 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6 by 42 points (71/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X6 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor X6 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X6 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 X6 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Honor X6 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor X6 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.