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).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S24
- 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)
- Lighter: 167g vs 218g
- Cheaper: $317 vs $450
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (82/100 vs 46/100)
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).
| 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 |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S24
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S24
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S24
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S24, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy S24 by 39.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $133. Samsung Galaxy S24 is cheaper by $133.
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).
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.