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 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 49/100 (a 22-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 (2,629,444 vs 467,392); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X8c doesn't; the Honor X8c is noticeably lighter (174g vs 218g).

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8c by 22 points (71/100 vs 49/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8c
Performance 33
Display 80
Camera 51
Battery 46
Portability 84
Value for money
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 77
Portability 46
Value for money 72
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: 2629444 vs 467392
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 466
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1396
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 35W

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 33/100)
  • 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 22 points higher (71/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 33/100). 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 (90/100 vs 33/100). 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).

Honor X8c: The Honor X8c 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 X8c Poco X8 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 467392 2629444
Geekbench Single 466 3228
Geekbench Multi 1396 9553
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/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 50MP
51
camera
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Honor X8c
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Honor X8c
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 35W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor X8c and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X8c Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
49/100
467392 AnTuTu
Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
71/100 +82.2%
2629444 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor X8c by 82.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X8c
Price unknown
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (90/100 vs 33/100).

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 22 points (71/100 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 — 71/100.

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 (90/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Honor X8c over the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Honor X8c 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.