Motorola Moto G45 vs Poco X8 Pro Max

The Motorola Moto G45 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 30/100 (a 32-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 622,608); the Motorola Moto G45 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 218g).

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G45 by 32 points (62/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G45
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 36
Design 71
Value for money 55
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 27
Value for money 78
What makes Motorola Moto G45 better?
  • Lighter: 183g vs 218g

  • Better design/ergonomics (71/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 622608
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 938
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2183
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G45 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 32 points higher (62/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G45 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G45 (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G45 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (71/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G45 (78/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Moto G45: The Motorola Moto G45 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco X8 Pro Max: The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G45 Poco X8 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 622608 2629444
Geekbench Single 938 3228
Geekbench Multi 2183 9553
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8500 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB / 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.7×74.6×8.0 mm 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 183 g 218 g
Price $469
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G45
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G45
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G45
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G45 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G45 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
30/100
622608 AnTuTu
Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
62/100 +76.3%
2629444 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Motorola Moto G45 by 76.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto G45
Price unknown
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G45 (65/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G45 (77/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G45 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (71/100 vs 27/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G45 (78/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G45 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G45 by 32 points (62/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G45 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Motorola Moto G45 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 62/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G45 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G45 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G45 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Motorola Moto G45 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.