Motorola Moto G86 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Motorola Moto G86 (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $224 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 56/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5200); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,614,916 vs 877,641); the Motorola Moto G86 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 218g).
Motorola Moto G86
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Lighter: 185g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $224 vs $469
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2614916 vs 877641
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G86 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 15 points higher (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 59/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G86 — 70/100, Poco X8 Pro Max — 72/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Motorola Moto G86 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G86 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 G86 (77/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G86 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (70/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G86 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | 2614916 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 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) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×74.7×7.8 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $224 | $469 |
Motorola Moto G86
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Motorola Moto G86
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G86
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Moto G86 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Motorola Moto G86 by 66.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $245. Motorola Moto G86 was $245 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (90/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Motorola Moto G86 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G86 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 G86 (77/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G86 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (70/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G86 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G86 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G86 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Motorola Moto G86 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G86 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G86 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Motorola Moto G86 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.