Poco X8 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A51
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy A51 (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611; launch prices were $469 and $399. 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 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 355,351); the Samsung Galaxy A51 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 218g).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A51
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 355351
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 365
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1107
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Lighter: 172g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $469
- Better portability (77/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A51, 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 25/100). 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 A51 — 6/100; 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 A51 (90/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A51 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (77/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A51 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (77/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A51 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Exynos 9611 | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 355351 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 365 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1107 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 158.5×73.6×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $469 | $399 |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A51
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A51
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A51
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A51, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A51 by 640.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $70. Samsung Galaxy A51 was $70 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (90/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (84/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A51 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (77/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A51 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (77/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A51?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 by 37 points (71/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A51?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy A51 — 34/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A51?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A51?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A51 is a better fit for everyday use.