Poco X8 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A25
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy A25 (2023) runs on the Exynos 1280. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 48/100 (a 23-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 613,957); the Samsung Galaxy A25 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 218g).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A25
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 613957
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 957
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2095
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Lighter: 197g vs 218g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A25, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 23 points higher (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 47/100). 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 A25 (90/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A25 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A25 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A25 (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A25 is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Exynos 1280 | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 613957 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 957 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 2095 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 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 / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 161.0×76.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $469 | — |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A25
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A25
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A25
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A25, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A25 by 328.3% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy A25
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A25 (90/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A25 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A25 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A25 (77/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A25 is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A25?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A25 by 23 points (71/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A25?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy A25 — 48/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A25?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A25?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A25 is a better fit for everyday use.