Honor X6a vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor X6a (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 (2,614,916 vs 195,539); the Honor X6a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 218g).
Honor X6a
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Lighter: 188g vs 218g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2614916 vs 195539
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- 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 X6a 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 X6a (90/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6a (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 X6a (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X6a notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (62/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Honor X6a | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 195539 | 2614916 | |
| 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 | 5W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $469 |
Honor X6a
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor X6a
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X6a
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X6a and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor X6a by 92.5% in our overall performance rating.
Honor X6a
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6a (90/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6a (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 X6a (77/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X6a notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (62/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Honor X6a or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6a by 42 points (71/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X6a and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor X6a has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X6a 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 X6a or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor X6a over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor X6a 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.