Honor X9c Smart vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor X9c Smart (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra, 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 51/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 668,462); the Honor X9c Smart is noticeably lighter (193g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9c Smart
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Honor X9c Smart better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 218g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 668462
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 969
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2321
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9c Smart vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 20 points higher (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c Smart is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9c Smart notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (64/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9c Smart | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 668462 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 969 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2321 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.0×75.8×7.9 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $469 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9c Smart
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor X9c Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9c Smart
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9c Smart and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor X9c Smart by 74.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor X9c Smart
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (91/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (84/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c Smart is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (77/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9c Smart notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (64/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9c Smart or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart by 20 points (71/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9c Smart and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor X9c Smart has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9c Smart or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor X9c Smart leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9c Smart or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9c Smart 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.