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 (2,629,444 vs 668,462); the Honor X9c Smart is noticeably lighter (193g vs 218g).

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart by 20 points (71/100 vs 51/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9c Smart
Performance 49
Display 65
Camera 43
Battery 52
Portability 64
Value for money
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 77
Portability 46
Value for money 72
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: 2629444 vs 668462
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 969
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2321
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 35W

  • Higher performance (90/100 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 (90/100 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 (90/100 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).

Honor X9c Smart: The Honor X9c Smart 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 X9c Smart Poco X8 Pro Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 668462 2629444
Geekbench Single 969 3228
Geekbench Multi 2321 9553
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/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Honor X9c Smart
  • 6.8" TFT LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
65
display
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Honor X9c Smart
  • 5800 mAh
  • Wired: 35W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor X9c Smart and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X9c Smart MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra
51/100
668462 AnTuTu
Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
71/100 +74.6%
2629444 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor X9c Smart by 74.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X9c Smart
Price unknown
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (90/100 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 (90/100 vs 49/100).

Should you choose the Honor X9c Smart over the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Honor X9c Smart 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.