Motorola Frontier vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Motorola Frontier (2022) 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 Motorola Frontier leads — 72/100 vs 71/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 194 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 1,290,942).
Motorola Frontier
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Faster charging: 125W vs 100W
- Better main camera: 194MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (70/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 69/100)
Comparing the Motorola Frontier vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Motorola Frontier scores 1 points higher (72/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier leads (70/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (70/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 69/100).
| Specification | Motorola Frontier | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1290942 | 2629444 | |
| 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 | 4500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 194 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $469 |
Motorola Frontier
- Main: 194MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Motorola Frontier
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Frontier
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Frontier and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Motorola Frontier by 50.9% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Frontier
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier (90/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (70/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 69/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Motorola Frontier edges out the Poco X8 Pro Max by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Motorola Frontier has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Frontier or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Motorola Frontier leads on camera score (70/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Frontier or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Frontier over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Motorola Frontier 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.