Huawei Pura X Max vs Poco F8
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1520 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 70/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5300); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 2,107,301); the Poco F8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X Max
Poco F8
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Better camera (55/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2107301
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Lighter: 205g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1520
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 4 points higher (74/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100, Poco F8 — 70/100; 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 is a bit better (91/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Poco F8 (55/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (86/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 9287 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 229 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Huawei Pura X Max by 32.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1021. Poco F8 was $1021 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (91/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Poco F8 (55/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (86/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 edges out the Huawei Pura X Max by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Poco F8?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Poco F8 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Poco F8?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Poco F8?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.