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).
Huawei Mate Xs 2
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Better camera (38/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 46/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Huawei Mate Xs 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 7MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei Mate Xs 2
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate Xs 2
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Mate Xs 2 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate Xs 2 by 57.4% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei Mate Xs 2
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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).
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.