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).
Motorola Edge X30
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 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)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Motorola Edge X30
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 60MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
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
Motorola Edge X30
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
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 50.6% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Edge X30
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.