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).
Nokia X20
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $415 vs $469
- Better camera (47/100 vs 37/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Nokia X20
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nokia X20
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia X20
- 4470 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia X20 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Nokia X20 by 83.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $54. Nokia X20 was $54 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.