Honor X9e Pro vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor X9e Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 70/100 vs 60/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9e Pro has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 8500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 1,008,325).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9e Pro
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Honor X9e Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 8500 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 1008325
- Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 3481
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9e Pro vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 10 points higher (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (88/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (88/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor X9e Pro and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Honor X9e Pro are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9e Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9e Pro | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 1008325 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1099 | 2725 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3481 | 8932 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.2×77.0×8.1 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $469 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9e Pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor X9e Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9e Pro
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9e Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor X9e Pro by 61.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor X9e Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (88/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9e Pro and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Honor X9e Pro are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9e Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9e Pro or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Honor X9e Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X9e Pro and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor X9e Pro has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9e Pro or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9e Pro over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor X9e Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.