Poco M5 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $170 and $469. 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 Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 552,286); the Poco M5 is noticeably lighter (201g vs 218g).
Poco M5
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Lighter: 201g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $469
- Better portability (49/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 552286
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Poco M5 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 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco M5 — 52/100, 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 Poco M5 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (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 Poco M5 (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M5 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Poco M5 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 552286 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 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 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $469 |
Poco M5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco M5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M5 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Poco M5 by 79.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $299. Poco M5 was $299 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (90/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (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 Poco M5 (77/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M5 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Poco M5 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5 by 30 points (71/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M5 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco M5 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5 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 Poco M5 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco M5 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.