Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $1050 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 71/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6000); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 2,101,808); the Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (218g vs 239g).
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Better camera (68/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 77/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 2101808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 218g vs 239g
- Cheaper: $469 vs $1050
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (72/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 3 points higher (74/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (72/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (68/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (72/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 218 g | |
| Price | $1050 | $469 |
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max by 20.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $581. Poco X8 Pro Max is cheaper by $581.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (68/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (72/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max edges out the Poco X8 Pro Max by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, 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.