Motorola Edge X30 vs Poco X8 Pro Max

The Motorola Edge X30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 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 66/100 (a 5-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 (2,614,916 vs 1,290,942); the Motorola Edge X30 is noticeably lighter (194g vs 218g).

The Poco X8 Pro Max edges out the Motorola Edge X30 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge X30
Performance 69
Display 89
Camera 60
Battery 53
Portability 57
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 X30 better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 194g vs 218g

  • Better camera (60/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2614916 vs 1290942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 68W

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 69/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge X30 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 5 points higher (71/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge X30 leads (60/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge X30 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (60/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).

Motorola Edge X30: The Motorola Edge X30 is a better fit for active users.
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 X30 Poco X8 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1290942 2614916
Geekbench Single 1675 3228
Geekbench Multi 4453 9553
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2772x1280
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8500 mAh
Charging 68W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 60 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, MYUI 3.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 700 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.6×75.6×8.5 mm 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 194 g 218 g
Launch price $469
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge X30
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 60MP
60
camera
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge X30
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge X30
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge X30 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge X30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
66/100
1290942 AnTuTu
Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
71/100 +50.6%
2614916 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Motorola Edge X30 by 50.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge X30
Price unknown
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (90/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge X30 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (60/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (77/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Pro Max edges out the Motorola Edge X30 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge X30 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Motorola Edge X30 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Motorola Edge X30 leads on camera score (60/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge X30 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Motorola Edge X30 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.