Motorola Moto G100 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Motorola Moto G100 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $185 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 52/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7000); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 798,429).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G100
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Motorola Moto G100 better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $469
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (47/100 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 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G100 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 19 points higher (71/100 vs 52/100). 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 57/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G100 — 68/100, Poco X8 Pro Max — 66/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G100 (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G100 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G100 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 Moto G100 (77/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G100 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G100 | 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" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1050 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.2×76.5×8.6 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $185 | $469 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G100
- 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 Moto G100
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G100
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G100 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Motorola Moto G100 by 69.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $284. Motorola Moto G100 was $284 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G100 (91/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G100 (84/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G100 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 Moto G100 (77/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G100 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G100 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G100 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G100 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Motorola Moto G100 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G100 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G100 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.