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 (2,604,459 vs 1,294,871); the Motorola Edge X30 is noticeably lighter (194g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge X30
Poco X8 Pro Max
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: 2604459 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 68W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- 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 (91/100 vs 68/100). 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 (91/100 vs 68/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge X30 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 10243 | |
| 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/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 60MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge X30
- 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 X30
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge X30 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Motorola Edge X30 by 50.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Edge X30
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (91/100 vs 68/100).
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 (91/100 vs 68/100).
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.