Poco X8 Pro Max vs Realme Note 50
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Realme Note 50 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T612; estimated prices are $469 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 19/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 200,000); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Note 50 doesn't; the Realme Note 50 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 218g).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Realme Note 50
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 200000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1250
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Lighter: 193g vs 218g
- Cheaper: $100 vs $469
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Realme Note 50, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 43 points higher (62/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme Note 50 leads (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Note 50 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Note 50 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Note 50 (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Note 50 (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme Note 50 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme Note 50 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (100/100 vs 78/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Realme Note 50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc T612 | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 200000 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 360 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1250 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, Realme UI T | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 560 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 167.2×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 193 g | |
| Price | $469 | $100 |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme Note 50
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Note 50
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme Note 50
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Realme Note 50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Realme Note 50 by 1214.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $369. Realme Note 50 is cheaper by $369.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Note 50 (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Note 50 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Note 50 (32/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Note 50 (77/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme Note 50 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (58/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme Note 50 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (100/100 vs 78/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Realme Note 50?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Note 50 by 43 points (62/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Realme Note 50?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Realme Note 50 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Realme Note 50?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Realme Note 50?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Realme Note 50?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Realme Note 50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.