Motorola G96 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Motorola G96 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, 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 55/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5500); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 798,429); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola G96 doesn't; the Motorola G96 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola G96
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Motorola G96 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 178g vs 218g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola G96 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 16 points higher (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola G96 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola G96 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola G96 (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola G96 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (73/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola G96 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 1 major Android upgrade | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×73.3×7.9 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $469 |
Camera comparison
Motorola G96
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Motorola G96
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola G96
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola G96 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Motorola G96 by 69.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola G96
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (91/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola G96 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola G96 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola G96 (77/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola G96 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (73/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola G96 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Motorola G96 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola G96 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Motorola G96 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola G96 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Motorola G96 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.