Poco X8 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A01
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy A01 (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 439; launch prices were $469 and $110. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 18/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 193,115); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A01 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A01 is noticeably lighter (146g vs 218g).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A01
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 146g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $469
- Better portability (80/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A01, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 53 points higher (71/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro Max — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy A01 — 20/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A01 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (80/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A01 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Snapdragon 439 | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 193115 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 199 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 795 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 146.2×70.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 146 g | |
| Launch price | $469 | $110 |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A01
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A01
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A01
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A01, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A01 by 1261.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $359. Samsung Galaxy A01 was $359 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (90/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (77/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A01 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (80/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A01?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 by 53 points (71/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A01?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy A01 — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A01?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A01?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A01?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A01 is a better fit for everyday use.