Poco M7 Plus 5G vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Poco M7 Plus 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $168 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 51/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 617,626).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7 Plus 5G
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Poco M7 Plus 5G better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 217g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $168 vs $469
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M7 Plus 5G vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 20 points higher (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Poco M7 Plus 5G — 72/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Poco M7 Plus 5G are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M7 Plus 5G | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $168 | $469 |
Camera comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 13MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M7 Plus 5G and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Poco M7 Plus 5G by 76.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $301. Poco M7 Plus 5G was $301 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (91/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (84/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Poco M7 Plus 5G are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G by 20 points (71/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 Plus 5G over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.