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 — 71/100 vs 51/100 (a 20-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 (2,604,459 vs 617,626); the Motorola S50 Neo is noticeably lighter (171g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola S50 Neo
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Motorola S50 Neo better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 218g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola S50 Neo vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 20 points higher (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 48/100). 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 S50 Neo (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola S50 Neo and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola S50 Neo significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (80/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola S50 Neo | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 10243 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $469 |
Camera comparison
Motorola S50 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Motorola S50 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
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Motorola S50 Neo
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (91/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola S50 Neo and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (77/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola S50 Neo significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (80/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 20 points (71/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola S50 Neo and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Motorola S50 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola S50 Neo or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Motorola S50 Neo 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.