Poco X8 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A20
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy A20 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7884; launch prices were $469 and $190. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 19/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A20 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 218g).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A20
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 254
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 802
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Lighter: 169g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $190 vs $469
- Better portability (79/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A20, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 52 points higher (71/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 2/100). 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 25/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro Max — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy A20 — 4/100; 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 A20 (90/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (77/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A20 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (79/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Samsung Exynos 7884 | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 254 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 802 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 158.4×74.7×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 169 g | |
| Launch price | $469 | $190 |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A20
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A20
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A20
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $279. Samsung Galaxy A20 was $279 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (90/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (84/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (77/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A20 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (79/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A20?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 by 52 points (71/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A20?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy A20 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A20?
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 A20?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A20?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A20 is a better fit for everyday use.