Honor X8d vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor X8d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $220 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 48/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 522,680); the Honor X8d is noticeably lighter (185g vs 218g).
Honor X8d
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $469
- Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 522680
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 489
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1532
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Honor X8d vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 23 points higher (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor X8d — 54/100, 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 X8d (90/100 vs 36/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8d is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X8d (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8d notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (73/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Honor X8d | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 522680 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 489 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1532 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.3×7.5 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $220 | $469 |
Honor X8d
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor X8d
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X8d
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X8d and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor X8d by 80.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $249. Honor X8d was $249 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (90/100 vs 36/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8d is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X8d (77/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8d notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (73/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8d or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8d by 23 points (71/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8d and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor X8d has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8d or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor X8d leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8d or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8d over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor X8d 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.