Honor X7 vs Poco X8 Pro Max

The Honor X7 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $200 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 31/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 421,228); the Honor X7 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 218g).

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X7 by 40 points (71/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X7
Performance 31
Display 43
Camera 12
Battery 43
Portability 54
Value for money
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 77
Portability 46
Value for money 74
What makes Honor X7 better?
  • Lighter: 198g vs 218g
  • Cheaper: $200 vs $450

  • Better portability (54/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1410
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X7 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 40 points higher (71/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X7 (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X7 is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).

Honor X7: The Honor X7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco X8 Pro Max: The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X7 Poco X8 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 421228 2629444
Geekbench Single 412 3228
Geekbench Multi 1410 9553
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2772x1280
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8500 mAh
Charging 5W 100W
DXOMark (camera) 61
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 167.6×77.2×8.6 mm 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 198 g 218 g
Price $200 $450
Camera comparison
Honor X7
  • Main: 48MP
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
12
camera
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Honor X7
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Honor X7
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor X7 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
31/100
421228 AnTuTu
Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
71/100 +84.0%
2629444 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor X7 by 84.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X7
$200
Poco X8 Pro Max
$450

Price difference: $250. Honor X7 is cheaper by $250.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (90/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (84/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X7 (37/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (77/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor X7 is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X7 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X7 by 40 points (71/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X7 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Honor X7 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X7 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X7 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Honor X7 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Honor X7 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.