OnePlus N6 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The OnePlus N6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7360, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $235 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 52/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 8000); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 877,641); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the OnePlus N6 doesn't.
OnePlus N6
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 208g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $235 vs $469
- Overall rating 52/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 877641
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 76/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the OnePlus N6 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 19 points higher (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 64/100). Value score: OnePlus N6 — 60/100, 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 OnePlus N6 (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the OnePlus N6 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | OnePlus N6 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7360 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1220 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×78.2×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $235 | $469 |
OnePlus N6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
OnePlus N6
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus N6
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus N6 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads OnePlus N6 by 66.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $234. OnePlus N6 was $234 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus N6 (90/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 76/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the OnePlus N6 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus N6 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the OnePlus N6 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus N6 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The OnePlus N6 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus N6 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus N6 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus N6 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The OnePlus N6 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.