Huawei Pura X Max vs Poco M8s
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3; launch prices were $1520 and $189. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 51/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5300); the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 622,608); the Huawei Pura X Max is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.4mm).
Huawei Pura X Max
Poco M8s
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 622608
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 44/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 217g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $1520
- Better display (88/100 vs 81/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Poco M8s, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 19 points higher (70/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X Max — 44/100, Poco M8s — 68/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Poco M8s (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (88/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Poco M8s (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (72/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Poco M8s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 622608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 938 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 2183 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | $189 |
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Poco M8s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Poco M8s by 238.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1331. Poco M8s was $1331 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Poco M8s (77/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (88/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Poco M8s (55/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (72/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Poco M8s?
The Huawei Pura X Max is noticeably better than the Poco M8s — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Poco M8s?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Poco M8s — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Poco M8s?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Poco M8s?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Poco M8s?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use.