Poco F8 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $499 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 71/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 8000); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 2,604,459).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2604459
- Lighter: 205g vs 218g
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Cheaper at launch: $469 vs $499
- Overall rating 71/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco F8 scores 3 points higher (74/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, 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, both devices are on the same level — 91/100. In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (86/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $469 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Poco X8 Pro Max by 20.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $30. Poco X8 Pro Max was $30 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 91/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (86/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco F8 edges out the Poco X8 Pro Max by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.