Honor X9 5G vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor X9 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 46/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 592,015); the Honor X9 5G is noticeably lighter (189g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9 5G
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Honor X9 5G better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 218g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9 5G vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 25 points higher (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 5G notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (64/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9 5G | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.1 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $469 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor X9 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9 5G
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9 5G and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor X9 5G by 77.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X9 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (91/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (84/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (77/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 5G notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (64/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9 5G or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G by 25 points (71/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9 5G and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor X9 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9 5G or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9 5G or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9 5G 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.