Poco X8 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy M13

The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy M13 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 850; launch prices were $469 and $149. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 31/100 (a 40-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 M13 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 218g).

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 by 40 points (71/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 77
Portability 46
Value for money 72
Samsung Galaxy M13
Performance 16
Display 42
Camera 30
Battery 51
Portability 68
Value for money 38
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • 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 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M13 better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 218g
  • Cheaper at launch: $149 vs $469

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy M13, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 40 points higher (71/100 vs 31/100). 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 51/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro Max — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy M13 — 38/100; 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 M13 (90/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M13 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (68/100 vs 46/100).

Poco X8 Pro Max: The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Samsung Galaxy M13: The Samsung Galaxy M13 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco X8 Pro Max Samsung Galaxy M13
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 2408x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 8500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 218 g 192 g
Launch price $469 $149
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Samsung Galaxy M13
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Samsung Galaxy M13
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2408x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
42
display
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Samsung Galaxy M13
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless charging: no data
51
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy M13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
71/100
2629444 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy M13 Samsung Exynos 850
31/100 -1022.1%
234339 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy M13 by 1022.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469
Samsung Galaxy M13
$149

Launch price difference: $320. Samsung Galaxy M13 was $320 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (90/100 vs 16/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (84/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (77/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M13 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (68/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy M13?

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 by 40 points (71/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy M13?

The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy M13 — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy M13?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy M13?

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 M13?

The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy M13 is a better fit for everyday use.