Poco X8 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A05
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy A05 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; estimated prices are $469 and $89. 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 Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 346,495); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A05 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A05 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 218g).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 195g vs 218g
- Cheaper: $89 vs $469
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A05, 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 "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 leads (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (100/100 vs 0/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (56/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (100/100 vs 78/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 168.8×78.2×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 195 g | |
| Price | $469 | $89 |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A05, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A05 by 658.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $380. Samsung Galaxy A05 is cheaper by $380.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (100/100 vs 0/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (77/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (56/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (100/100 vs 78/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 by 43 points (62/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Samsung Galaxy A05 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A05 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.