Honor X8c vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor X8c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 70/100 vs 49/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 476,175); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X8c doesn't; the Honor X8c is noticeably lighter (174g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8c
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Honor X8c better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 174g vs 218g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8c vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 21 points higher (70/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (88/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8c leads (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (88/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Honor X8c are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8c is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8c significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (84/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8c | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 2725 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 8932 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.6×7.1 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 174 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $469 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8c
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor X8c
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8c
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8c and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor X8c by 81.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor X8c
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (88/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Honor X8c are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8c is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (77/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8c significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (84/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8c or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8c by 21 points (70/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8c and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor X8c has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8c or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor X8c leads on camera score (51/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8c or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8c over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.