Huawei Pura X Max vs Poco M8
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $1520 and $209. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 54/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8 has the bigger battery (5520 mAh vs 5300); the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 837,903); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X Max
Poco M8
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 837903
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 3000
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Poco M8 better?
- Bigger battery: 5520 vs 5300 mAh
- Lighter: 178g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $209 vs $1520
- Better portability (79/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Poco M8, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 16 points higher (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100, Poco M8 — 66/100; 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 Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Poco M8 (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Poco M8 (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Poco M8 (72/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (79/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Poco M8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 837903 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 3000 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 5520 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | $209 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Poco M8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Poco M8 by 151.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1311. Poco M8 was $1311 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Poco M8 (77/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Poco M8 (55/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Poco M8 (72/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (79/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Poco M8?
The Huawei Pura X Max is noticeably better than the Poco M8 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Poco M8?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Poco M8 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Poco M8?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Poco M8?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Poco M8?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.