Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 46/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 592,015); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G doesn't; the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is noticeably lighter (191g vs 218g).
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 218g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 25 points higher (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (77/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (65/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 218 g | |
| Price | — | $450 |
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by 77.5% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
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In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (90/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (84/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (77/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (65/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by 25 points (71/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.