Poco X8 Pro Max vs TCL P80 Pro 5G

The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the TCL P80 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Elite; launch prices were $469 and $279. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 57/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5800); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 953,150).

The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the TCL P80 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 14 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 Pro 5G

Performance 57
Display 84
Camera 40
Battery 61
Portability —
Value for money 58

What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 953150
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1061
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3185
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5800 mAh

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 57/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 61/100)

What makes TCL P80 Pro 5G better?

  • Cheaper at launch: $279 vs $469

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the TCL P80 Pro 5G, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 14 points higher (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro Max — 66/100, TCL P80 Pro 5G — 58/100; 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 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 Pro 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 Pro 5G (77/100 vs 61/100).

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 Pro 5G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Elite
AnTuTu 2604459 953150
Geekbench Single 3293 1061
Geekbench Multi 10243 3185
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" OLED
Resolution 2772x1280 1280x2766
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8500 mAh 5800 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 $279

Camera comparison

Poco X8 Pro Max

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

TCL P80 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 5G

  • 5800 mAh
  • No wireless charging
61
battery

Overall performance score

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

Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
71/100
2604459 AnTuTu
TCL P80 Pro 5G MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Elite
57/100 -173.2%
953150 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads TCL P80 Pro 5G by 173.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Poco X8 Pro Max

$469

TCL P80 Pro 5G

$279

Launch price difference: $190. TCL P80 Pro 5G was $190 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL P80 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 57/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 Pro 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 Pro 5G (77/100 vs 61/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the TCL P80 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

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

The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the TCL P80 Pro 5G — 57/100.

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

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 57/100).

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

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