Honor X8 vs Poco X8 Pro Max

The Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $260 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 38/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 421,228); the Honor X8 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 218g).

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 by 33 points (71/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8
Performance 31
Display 54
Camera 42
Battery 22
Portability 78
Value for money 26
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 77
Portability 46
Value for money 72
What makes Honor X8 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 177g vs 218g
  • Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $469

  • Better camera (42/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 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 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X8 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 33 points higher (71/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Honor X8 — 26/100, 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 X8 (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8 is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (77/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (78/100 vs 46/100).

Honor X8: The Honor X8 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 X8 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 1080x2388 2772x1280
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 8500 mAh
Charging 5W 100W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11, Magic UI 4.2, Google Play Services Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 177 g 218 g
Launch price $260 $469
Camera comparison
Honor X8
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
42
camera
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Honor X8
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Honor X8
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

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

Honor X8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
38/100
421228 AnTuTu
Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
71/100 +84.0%
2629444 AnTuTu

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

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X8
$260
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469

Launch price difference: $209. Honor X8 was $209 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (84/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor X8 is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (77/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (78/100 vs 46/100).

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

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 by 33 points (71/100 vs 38/100).

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

The Honor X8 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.

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

The Honor X8 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 37/100).

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

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

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

The Honor X8 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.