Poco X8 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A24
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy A24 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $469 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 47/100 (a 24-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 552,286); the Samsung Galaxy A24 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 218g).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A24
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 552286
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 68/100)
- Lighter: 195g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $469
- Better portability (64/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A24, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 24 points higher (71/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro Max — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy A24 — 52/100; 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 A24 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A24 (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A24 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A24 (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A24 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (64/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A24 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 552286 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 218 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $469 | $229 |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A24
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A24
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A24
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A24, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A24 by 376.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $240. Samsung Galaxy A24 was $240 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A24 (90/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A24 (84/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A24 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A24 (77/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A24 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (64/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A24?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A24 by 24 points (71/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A24?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy A24 — 47/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A24?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A24?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A24 is a better fit for everyday use.