Poco M8s vs Poco X8 Pro Max

The Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 30/100 (a 32-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 622,608).

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8s by 32 points (62/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8s
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 53
Design 28
Value for money 55
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 27
Value for money 78
What makes Poco M8s better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 217g vs 218g

  • Better design/ergonomics (28/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 622608
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 938
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2183
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M8s vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 32 points higher (62/100 vs 30/100). 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 X8 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (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 M8s (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "design" category, the Poco M8s and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (28/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco M8s (78/100 vs 55/100).

Poco M8s: The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco X8 Pro Max: The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M8s Poco X8 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 622608 2629444
Geekbench Single 938 3228
Geekbench Multi 2183 9553
Display 6.9" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2392 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, HyperOS 2 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 850 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP68
Dimensions 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 217 g 218 g
Price $469
Camera comparison
Poco M8s
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Poco M8s
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco M8s
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M8s and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M8s Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
30/100
622608 AnTuTu
Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
62/100 +76.3%
2629444 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Poco M8s by 76.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M8s
Price unknown
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (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 M8s (77/100 vs 53/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco M8s and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (28/100 vs 27/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco M8s (78/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8s or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8s by 32 points (62/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Poco M8s and the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Poco M8s has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 62/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M8s 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 M8s or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco M8s over the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.