Motorola Edge 40 vs Poco X8 Pro Max

The Motorola Edge 40 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8020, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $389 and $450. 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 4400); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 979,624); the Motorola Edge 40 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 218g).

The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 40 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40
Performance 59
Display 90
Camera 42
Battery 48
Portability 83
Value for money 54
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 77
Portability 46
Value for money 74
What makes Motorola Edge 40 better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 167g vs 218g
  • Cheaper: $389 vs $450

  • Better camera (42/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (83/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 979624
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1120
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3665
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 68W

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 59/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better value for money (74/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 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 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (90/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (83/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (74/100 vs 54/100).

Motorola Edge 40: The Motorola Edge 40 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 40 Poco X8 Pro Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8020 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 979624 2629444
Geekbench Single 1120 3228
Geekbench Multi 3665 9553
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2772x1280
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4400 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 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 158.4×72.0×7.6 mm 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 167 g 218 g
Price $389 $450
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • 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 40
  • 6.5" 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 40
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
48
battery
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 40 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 40 MediaTek Dimensity 8020
58/100
979624 AnTuTu
Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
71/100 +62.7%
2629444 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Motorola Edge 40 by 62.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 40
$389
Poco X8 Pro Max
$450

Price difference: $61. Motorola Edge 40 is cheaper by $61.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (90/100 vs 59/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (77/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (83/100 vs 46/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (74/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 40 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Motorola Edge 40 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Motorola Edge 40 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 59/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Motorola Edge 40 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.