Motorola Edge S Pro vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Motorola Edge S Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, 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 60/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 1,010,069); the Motorola Edge S Pro is noticeably lighter (189g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge S Pro
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Motorola Edge S Pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 218g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge S Pro vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 11 points higher (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge S Pro leads (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge S Pro (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge S Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge S Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge S Pro (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge S Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (66/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge S Pro | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" Oled | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $469 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge S Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge S Pro
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge S Pro
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge S Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Motorola Edge S Pro by 61.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Edge S Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge S Pro (91/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge S Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge S Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (56/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge S Pro (77/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge S Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (66/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge S Pro or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge S Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge S Pro and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Motorola Edge S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge S Pro or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Motorola Edge S Pro leads on camera score (56/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge S Pro or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge S Pro over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Motorola Edge S Pro is a better fit for active users. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.