Poco C55 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Poco C55 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, 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 35/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,614,916 vs 346,495); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C55 doesn't; the Poco C55 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 218g).
Poco C55
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Lighter: 192g vs 218g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2614916 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Poco C55 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 36 points higher (71/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C55 (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C55 (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C55 (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C55 is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Poco C55 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 2614916 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 for POCO | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $469 |
Poco C55
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco C55
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C55
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco C55 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Poco C55 by 86.7% in our overall performance rating.
Poco C55
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C55 (90/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C55 (84/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C55 (77/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C55 is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Poco C55 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C55 by 36 points (71/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C55 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco C55 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco C55 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco C55 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco C55 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.