Infinix Hot 70 Pro vs Poco X8 Pro Max

The Infinix Hot 70 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $235 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 52/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6000); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,614,916 vs 835,566).

The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Infinix Hot 70 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 70 Pro
Performance 55
Display 75
Camera 30
Battery 56
Portability 58
Value for money 60
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 77
Portability 46
Value for money 72
What makes Infinix Hot 70 Pro better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 204g vs 218g
  • Cheaper at launch: $235 vs $469

  • Better portability (58/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2614916 vs 835566
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 995
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2925
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Infinix Hot 70 Pro vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 19 points higher (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Infinix Hot 70 Pro — 60/100, Poco X8 Pro Max — 72/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 70 Pro (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 70 Pro (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 70 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).

Infinix Hot 70 Pro: The Infinix Hot 70 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco X8 Pro Max: The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Infinix Hot 70 Pro Poco X8 Pro Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7100 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 835566 2614916
Geekbench Single 995 3228
Geekbench Multi 2925 9553
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2344 2772x1280
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 8500 mAh
Charging 45W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16, up to 3 major Android upgrades, XOS 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 950 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 166.9×79.5×7.9 mm 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 204 g 218 g
Launch price $235 $469
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 70 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 70 Pro
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2344
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
75
display
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 70 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Infinix Hot 70 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Infinix Hot 70 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 7100
52/100
835566 AnTuTu
Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
71/100 +68.0%
2614916 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Infinix Hot 70 Pro by 68.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Hot 70 Pro
$235
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469

Launch price difference: $234. Infinix Hot 70 Pro was $234 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 70 Pro (90/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 75/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 70 Pro (77/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 70 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 70 Pro or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Infinix Hot 70 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 70 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Infinix Hot 70 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 70 Pro or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 70 Pro or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Infinix Hot 70 Pro over the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Infinix Hot 70 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.