Lava Blaze Dragon vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Lava Blaze Dragon (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $109 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 42/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 568,395); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Dragon doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Dragon
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Lava Blaze Dragon better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $469
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Dragon vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 29 points higher (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Blaze Dragon — 70/100, Poco X8 Pro Max — 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 Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (84/100 vs 56/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Dragon | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1600 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×77.8×9.1 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $469 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 900x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Dragon and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Lava Blaze Dragon by 78.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $360. Lava Blaze Dragon was $360 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (91/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (84/100 vs 56/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (77/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon by 29 points (71/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Lava Blaze Dragon has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Dragon 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 Lava Blaze Dragon or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Dragon over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.