Honor X9a vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor X9a (2023) 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 52/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 592,015); the Honor X9a is noticeably lighter (175g vs 218g).
Honor X9a
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 218g
- Better camera (42/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (75/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Honor X9a vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 19 points higher (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X9a (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (75/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Honor X9a | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 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 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $469 |
Honor X9a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor X9a
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X9a and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor X9a by 77.5% in our overall performance rating.
Honor X9a
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (90/100 vs 46/100).
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 X9a is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X9a (77/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (75/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9a or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Honor X9a — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X9a and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9a or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor X9a leads on camera score (42/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9a or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9a over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor X9a 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.