Oppo A97 5G vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Oppo A97 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, 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 41/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 569,913); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A97 5G doesn't.
Oppo A97 5G
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Overall rating 41/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Oppo A97 5G vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 30 points higher (71/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A97 5G (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A97 5G (84/100 vs 54/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Oppo A97 5G (77/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Oppo A97 5G | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 569913 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 684 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $469 |
Oppo A97 5G
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Oppo A97 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo A97 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Oppo A97 5G and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Oppo A97 5G by 78.3% in our overall performance rating.
Oppo A97 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A97 5G (90/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A97 5G (84/100 vs 54/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Oppo A97 5G (77/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Oppo A97 5G or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A97 5G by 30 points (71/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A97 5G and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Oppo A97 5G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A97 5G 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 Oppo A97 5G or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A97 5G over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Oppo A97 5G 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.