Motorola Moto G23 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Motorola Moto G23 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, 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 30/100 (a 41-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 (2,629,444 vs 346,495); the Motorola Moto G23 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 218g).
Motorola Moto G23
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Lighter: 184g vs 218g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 6/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G23 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 41 points higher (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (37/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (37/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G23 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (67/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G23 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 54 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.7×74.7×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 184 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $469 |
Motorola Moto G23
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Motorola Moto G23
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G23
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Moto G23 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Motorola Moto G23 by 86.8% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Moto G23
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (90/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (84/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (37/100 vs 6/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (77/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G23 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (67/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G23 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 by 41 points (71/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G23 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Motorola Moto G23 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G23 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 6/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G23 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G23 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Motorola Moto G23 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.