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; launch prices were $189 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 Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 617,626).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8s
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Poco M8s better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 217g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $469
- Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
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)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8s 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). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Poco M8s — 66/100, 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 M8s (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8s and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). 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 M8s (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8s | 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" 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 | |
| Launch price | $189 | $469 |
Camera comparison
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8s and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Poco M8s by 76.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $280. Poco M8s was $280 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (91/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8s and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
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 M8s (77/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
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 20 points (71/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M8s and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco M8s has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8s 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 M8s or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8s 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.