Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Poco X8 Pro
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $1050 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 63/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 1,977,887); the Poco X8 Pro is noticeably lighter (196g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Poco X8 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 1977887
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1555
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 6200
- Lighter: 196g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $1050
- Better portability (57/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 11 points higher (74/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 58/100, Poco X8 Pro — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (68/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (57/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 1977887 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 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 | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Poco X8 Pro by 6.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $700. Poco X8 Pro was $700 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (68/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (83/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (57/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.