Poco X8 Pro Max vs TCL 50 LE
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the TCL 50 LE (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700; launch prices were $469 and $92. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 30/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 515,647); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the TCL 50 LE doesn't; the TCL 50 LE is noticeably lighter (195g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
TCL 50 LE
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
What makes TCL 50 LE better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $92 vs $469
- Better portability (51/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the TCL 50 LE, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 41 points higher (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro Max — 66/100, TCL 50 LE — 52/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 50 LE (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 50 LE (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the TCL 50 LE (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 50 LE (77/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 50 LE is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | TCL 50 LE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 2604459 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 164.5×75.4×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $469 | $92 |
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
TCL 50 LE
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL 50 LE
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
TCL 50 LE
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and TCL 50 LE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads TCL 50 LE by 405.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $377. TCL 50 LE was $377 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 50 LE (91/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 50 LE (84/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the TCL 50 LE (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 50 LE (77/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 50 LE is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the TCL 50 LE?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 50 LE by 41 points (71/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the TCL 50 LE?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the TCL 50 LE — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the TCL 50 LE?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the TCL 50 LE?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the TCL 50 LE?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.