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).

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo by 20 points (71/100 vs 51/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola S50 Neo

Performance 48
Display 79
Camera 40
Battery 45
Portability 80
Value for money —

Poco X8 Pro Max

Performance 91
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 77
Portability 46
Value for money 66

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).

Poco X8 Pro Max: The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

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
40
camera

Poco X8 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Display comparison

Motorola S50 Neo

  • 6.7" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Poco X8 Pro Max

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Motorola S50 Neo

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery

Poco X8 Pro Max

  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola S50 Neo and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola S50 Neo Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
51/100
617626 AnTuTu
Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
71/100 +76.3%
2604459 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Motorola S50 Neo by 76.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola S50 Neo

Price unknown

Poco X8 Pro Max

$469

Detailed 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.