Huawei Mate Xs 2 vs Poco X8 Pro Max

The Huawei Mate Xs 2 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G, 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 55/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4500); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 1,119,714); the Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (218g vs 255g).

The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate Xs 2 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate Xs 2
Performance 63
Display 82
Camera 38
Battery 42
Portability 52
Value for money
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 77
Portability 46
Value for money 72
What makes Huawei Mate Xs 2 better?

  • Better camera (38/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Lighter: 218g vs 255g

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 63/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate Xs 2 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 16 points higher (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate Xs 2 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (38/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).

Huawei Mate Xs 2: The Huawei Mate Xs 2 is a better fit for active users.
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 Huawei Mate Xs 2 Poco X8 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1119714 2629444
Geekbench Single 1488 3228
Geekbench Multi 3373 9553
Display 7.8" Foldable OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2200x2480 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 8500 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 7 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS HarmonyOS 2.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 156.5×139.3×5.4 mm 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 255 g 218 g
Launch price $469
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate Xs 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 7MP
38
camera
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate Xs 2
  • 7.8" Foldable OLED
  • Resolution: 2200x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate Xs 2
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Mate Xs 2 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Mate Xs 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G
55/100
1119714 AnTuTu
Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
71/100 +57.4%
2629444 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate Xs 2 by 57.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate Xs 2
Price unknown
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (90/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate Xs 2 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (38/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (77/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate Xs 2 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate Xs 2 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate Xs 2 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Huawei Mate Xs 2 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate Xs 2 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate Xs 2 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Huawei Mate Xs 2 is a better fit for active users. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.