Poco F6 Pro vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Poco F6 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $390 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 63/100 (a 8-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 (2,604,459 vs 1,756,020).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F6 Pro
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Poco F6 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 209g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $390 vs $469
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 1756020
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 5166
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 72/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F6 Pro vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 8 points higher (71/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Poco F6 Pro — 56/100, 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 notably outperforms the Poco F6 Pro (91/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F6 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Poco F6 Pro are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F6 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F6 Pro | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1756020 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5166 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / HyperOS | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×75.0×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $390 | $469 |
Camera comparison
Poco F6 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco F6 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F6 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F6 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Poco F6 Pro by 32.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $79. Poco F6 Pro was $79 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F6 Pro (91/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F6 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Poco F6 Pro are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
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 F6 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F6 Pro or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max edges out the Poco F6 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F6 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco F6 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F6 Pro or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the Poco F6 Pro over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco F6 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.