Poco X8 Pro Max vs TCL P80 5G

The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the TCL P80 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Elite; launch prices were $469 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 55/100 (a 16-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 (2,604,459 vs 879,714).

The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the TCL P80 5G — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Poco X8 Pro Max

Performance 91
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 77
Portability 46
Value for money 66

TCL P80 5G

Performance 55
Display 84
Camera 40
Battery 52
Portability —
Value for money 64

What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 879714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2813
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 52/100)

What makes TCL P80 5G better?

  • Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $469

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the TCL P80 5G, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 16 points higher (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro Max — 66/100, TCL P80 5G — 64/100; 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 P80 5G (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 5G and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the TCL P80 5G (77/100 vs 52/100).

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

Specs comparison

Specification Poco X8 Pro Max TCL P80 5G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Elite
AnTuTu 2604459 879714
Geekbench Single 3293 1011
Geekbench Multi 10243 2813
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" OLED
Resolution 2772x1280 1280x2766
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W —
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm —
Weight 218 g —
Launch price $469 $229

Camera comparison

Poco X8 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

TCL P80 5G

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera

Display comparison

Poco X8 Pro Max

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

TCL P80 5G

  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2766
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Poco X8 Pro Max

  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery

TCL P80 5G

  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and TCL P80 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
71/100
2604459 AnTuTu
TCL P80 5G MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Elite
55/100 -196.1%
879714 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads TCL P80 5G by 196.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Poco X8 Pro Max

$469

TCL P80 5G

$229

Launch price difference: $240. TCL P80 5G was $240 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL P80 5G (91/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 5G and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the TCL P80 5G (77/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the TCL P80 5G?

The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the TCL P80 5G — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the TCL P80 5G?

The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the TCL P80 5G — 55/100.

Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the TCL P80 5G?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the TCL P80 5G?

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