Poco M7 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Poco M7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $110 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 32/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7000); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 467,392); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M7 doesn't.
Poco M7
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $110 vs $469
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 78/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Lighter: 218g vs 224g
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 53/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (27/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Poco M7 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 30 points higher (62/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 leads (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco M7 (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "design" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (27/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (100/100 vs 78/100).
| Specification | Poco M7 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 218 g | |
| Price | $110 | $469 |
Poco M7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco M7
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M7 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Poco M7 by 82.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $359. Poco M7 is cheaper by $359.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco M7 (77/100 vs 53/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (27/100 vs 20/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (100/100 vs 78/100).
Which is better: the Poco M7 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M7 by 30 points (62/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M7 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco M7 has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M7 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco M7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.