Motorola Edge (2024) vs Poco X8 Pro Max

The Motorola Edge (2024) (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 58/100 (a 13-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 (2,629,444 vs 794,638); the Motorola Edge (2024) is noticeably lighter (174g vs 218g).

The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge (2024) — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge (2024)
Performance 53
Display 90
Camera 42
Battery 61
Portability 73
Value for money
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 77
Portability 46
Value for money 72
What makes Motorola Edge (2024) better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 174g vs 218g

  • Better camera (42/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (73/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 794638
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2687
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 68W

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 53/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge (2024) vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 13 points higher (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge (2024) (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge (2024) (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (73/100 vs 46/100).

Motorola Edge (2024): The Motorola Edge (2024) 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 Motorola Edge (2024) Poco X8 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 794638 2629444
Geekbench Single 1015 3228
Geekbench Multi 2687 9553
Display 6.6" P-OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2772x1280
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8500 mAh
Charging 68W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 159.6×72.0×8.1 mm 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 174 g 218 g
Launch price $469
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge (2024)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge (2024)
  • 6.6" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
90
display
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge (2024)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
61
battery
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge (2024) and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge (2024) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
58/100
794638 AnTuTu
Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
71/100 +69.8%
2629444 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Motorola Edge (2024) by 69.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge (2024)
Price unknown
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge (2024) (90/100 vs 53/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge (2024) (77/100 vs 61/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (73/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge (2024) or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge (2024) — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge (2024) and the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Motorola Edge (2024) has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge (2024) or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Motorola Edge (2024) leads on camera score (42/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge (2024) or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 53/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge (2024) over the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Motorola Edge (2024) 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.