Poco X8 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A13
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy A13 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 850; launch prices were $469 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 30/100 (a 41-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 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy A13 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 218g).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A13
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 42/100)
- Lighter: 195g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $469
- Better portability (53/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A13, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 41 points higher (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro Max — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy A13 — 22/100; 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 A13 (90/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A13 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Samsung Exynos 850 | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 234339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 836 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 165.1×76.4×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $469 | $200 |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A13
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A13
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A13
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A13 by 1022.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $269. Samsung Galaxy A13 was $269 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (90/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (84/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (77/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A13 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A13?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 by 41 points (71/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A13?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy A13 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A13?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A13?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A13?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A13 is a better fit for everyday use.