Nothing Phone (4b) vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $355 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 55/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5200); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 975,254).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4b)
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Nothing Phone (4b) better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $355 vs $469
- Better portability (47/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3148
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4b) vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 16 points higher (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 59/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4b) — 42/100, Poco X8 Pro Max — 66/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (77/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4b) | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2344 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $355 | $469 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4b) and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Nothing Phone (4b) by 62.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $114. Nothing Phone (4b) was $114 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (91/100 vs 58/100).
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 Poco X8 Pro Max and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (77/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4b) — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nothing Phone (4b) has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4b) 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.