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; launch prices were $110 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 43/100 (a 28-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 (2,604,459 vs 476,175); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M7 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Poco M7 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $469
- Overall rating 43/100
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Lighter: 218g vs 224g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M7 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 28 points higher (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Poco M7 — 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, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (91/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100). 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 notably outperforms the Poco M7 (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Poco M7 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M7 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 10243 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $110 | $469 |
Camera comparison
Poco M7
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Poco M7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M7 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Poco M7 by 81.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $359. Poco M7 was $359 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (91/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100).
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 notably outperforms the Poco M7 (77/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Poco M7 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M7 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M7 by 28 points (71/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M7 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco M7 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 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 M7 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 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.