Poco X8 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A02
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy A02 (2021) runs on the MediaTek MT6739W; launch prices were $469 and $110. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 20/100 (a 51-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 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A02 doesn't.
Poco X8 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A02
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 105
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 389
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Lighter: 206g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $469
- Overall rating 20/100
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A02, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 51 points higher (71/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 0/100). 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 66/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro Max — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy A02 — 24/100; 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 A02 (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A02 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A02 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek MT6739W | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 105 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 389 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 164.0×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $469 | $110 |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A02
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A02
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A02
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Launch price difference: $359. Samsung Galaxy A02 was $359 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (90/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A02 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 by 51 points (71/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy A02 — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A02?
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 A02?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A02 is a better fit for everyday use.