Nokia X20 vs Poco X8 Pro Max

The Nokia X20 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $415 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 39/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4470); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 435,710).

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 by 32 points (71/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia X20
Performance 38
Display 42
Camera 47
Battery 32
Portability 36
Value for money 14
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 77
Portability 46
Value for money 72
What makes Nokia X20 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Cheaper at launch: $415 vs $469

  • Better camera (47/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 435710
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 689
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1597
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4470 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 218g vs 220g

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 38/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better portability (46/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia X20 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 32 points higher (71/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X20 leads (47/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Nokia X20 — 14/100, 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 Nokia X20 (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X20 is a bit better (47/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (77/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100).

Nokia X20: The Nokia X20 is a better fit for everyday use.
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 Nokia X20 Poco X8 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 435710 2629444
Geekbench Single 689 3228
Geekbench Multi 1597 9553
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 2772x1280
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4470 mAh 8500 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 450 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 168.9×79.7×9.1 mm 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 220 g 218 g
Launch price $415 $469
Camera comparison
Nokia X20
  • Main: 64MP f/1.79
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 32MP
47
camera
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nokia X20
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
42
display
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Nokia X20
  • 4470 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
32
battery
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia X20 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia X20 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480
39/100
435710 AnTuTu
Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
71/100 +83.4%
2629444 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Nokia X20 by 83.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia X20
$415
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469

Launch price difference: $54. Nokia X20 was $54 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (90/100 vs 38/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (84/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia X20 is a bit better (47/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (77/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia X20 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 by 32 points (71/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia X20 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Nokia X20 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia X20 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Nokia X20 leads on camera score (47/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia X20 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 38/100).

Should you choose the Nokia X20 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Nokia X20 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.