Motorola S50 Neo vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Motorola S50 Neo (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 33/100 (a 29-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 S50 Neo is noticeably lighter (171g vs 218g).
Motorola S50 Neo
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Lighter: 171g vs 218g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 27/100)
- 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 30W
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 39/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Motorola S50 Neo vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 29 points higher (62/100 vs 33/100). 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 39/100). 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 S50 Neo (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola S50 Neo is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola S50 Neo significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (86/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (78/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola S50 Neo | 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 | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 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 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×73.1×7.6 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 218 g | |
| Price | — | $469 |
Motorola S50 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Motorola S50 Neo
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola S50 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola S50 Neo and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Motorola S50 Neo by 76.3% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola S50 Neo
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (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 Motorola S50 Neo is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (77/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola S50 Neo significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (86/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (78/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola S50 Neo or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo by 29 points (62/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola S50 Neo and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Motorola S50 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola S50 Neo or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Motorola S50 Neo leads on camera score (37/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola S50 Neo or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola S50 Neo over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Motorola S50 Neo 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.