Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1165 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind 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 (2,604,459 vs 2,116,240); the Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (218g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind better?
- Better camera (68/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 77/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 2116240
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 218g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $469 vs $1165
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind scores 3 points higher (74/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads (68/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind — 58/100, Poco X8 Pro Max — 66/100; 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 Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 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 Wind significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (68/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2116240 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO 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/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $1165 | $469 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind by 18.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $696. Poco X8 Pro Max was $696 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 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 Wind significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (68/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind 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).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind 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 Wind and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind 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 Wind or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads on camera score (68/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind 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.