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).
Honor X8
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 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)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X8 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor X8 by 84.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $209. Honor X8 was $209 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.