Poco X8 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S24

The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2400; estimated prices are $450 and $317. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 61/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4000); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 1,888,350); the Samsung Galaxy S24 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 218g).

The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S24 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 77
Portability 46
Value for money 74
Samsung Galaxy S24
Performance 78
Display 81
Camera 40
Battery 31
Portability 82
Value for money 64
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 1888350
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2085
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 6507
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 78/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better value for money (74/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S24 better?
  • Lighter: 167g vs 218g
  • Cheaper: $317 vs $450

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (82/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S24, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 10 points higher (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S24 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100).

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 S24: The Samsung Galaxy S24 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco X8 Pro Max Samsung Galaxy S24
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Samsung Exynos 2400
AnTuTu 2629444 1888350
Geekbench Single 3228 2085
Geekbench Multi 9553 6507
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.2" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8500 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 100W 25W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 20 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.0
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm 158.5×75.9×7.7 mm
Weight 218 g 167 g
Price $450 $317
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Samsung Galaxy S24
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Samsung Galaxy S24
  • 6.2" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Samsung Galaxy S24
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
31
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S24, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
71/100
2629444 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S24 Samsung Exynos 2400
61/100 -39.2%
1888350 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy S24 by 39.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco X8 Pro Max
$450
Samsung Galaxy S24
$317

Price difference: $133. Samsung Galaxy S24 is cheaper by $133.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S24 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (77/100 vs 31/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (82/100 vs 46/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S24?

The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S24 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S24?

The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy S24 — 61/100.

Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S24?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 78/100).

Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy S24?

The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S24 is a better fit for active users.