Huawei Pura X Max vs Poco X8 Pro
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; estimated prices are $1520 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 64/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5300); the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 1,982,033); the Poco X8 Pro is noticeably lighter (196g vs 229g).
Huawei Pura X Max
Poco X8 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 1982033
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1553
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 57/100)
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 196g vs 229g
- Cheaper: $350 vs $1520
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
- Better value for money (68/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 6 points higher (70/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (55/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (72/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (68/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 1982033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 6403 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 196 g | |
| Price | $1520 | $350 |
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Poco X8 Pro by 6.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1170. Poco X8 Pro is cheaper by $1170.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (55/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (72/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (68/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Huawei Pura X Max edges out the Poco X8 Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.