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).
Poco M8s
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 217g vs 218g
- Better design/ergonomics (28/100 vs 27/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
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.
Poco M8s
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.