Poco X8 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A06
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy A06 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 34/100 (a 37-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 (2,614,916 vs 346,495); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A06 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A06 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 218g).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A06
- Higher AnTuTu: 2614916 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 (90/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 189g vs 218g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A06, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 37 points higher (71/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A06 (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A06 (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A06 (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A06 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (66/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 2614916 | 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 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 167.3×77.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $469 | — |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A06
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A06
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A06
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A06, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A06 by 654.7% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy A06
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A06 (90/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A06 (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A06 (77/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A06 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (66/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A06?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A06 by 37 points (71/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A06?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy A06 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A06?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A06?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A06?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A06 is a better fit for everyday use.