Huawei Pura X Max vs Poco F8 Ultra
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1520 and $729. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 70/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,651,476 vs 2,107,301); the Huawei Pura X Max is thinner (5.2mm vs 7.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X Max
Poco F8 Ultra
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Better portability (58/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 2107301
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $729 vs $1520
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Poco F8 Ultra, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 19 points higher (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100, Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100; 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 F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (97/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (58/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Poco F8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 3651476 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | $729 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Poco F8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Huawei Pura X Max by 42.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $791. Poco F8 Ultra was $791 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (97/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (90/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (58/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura X Max — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Poco F8 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.