Poco X8 Pro Max vs Tecno Camon 18 P
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Tecno Camon 18 P (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 43/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 493,222).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
Tecno Camon 18 P
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 18 P better?
- Overall rating 43/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Tecno Camon 18 P, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 28 points higher (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 P (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 P (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Tecno Camon 18 P are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 P (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Tecno Camon 18 P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 2604459 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 674 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1793 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, HIOS 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 168.9×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | — | |
| Launch price | $469 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Tecno Camon 18 P
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 18 P
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 18 P
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Tecno Camon 18 P, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Tecno Camon 18 P by 428.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Camon 18 P
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 P (91/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 P (84/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Tecno Camon 18 P are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 P (77/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Tecno Camon 18 P?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 P by 28 points (71/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Tecno Camon 18 P?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Tecno Camon 18 P — 43/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Tecno Camon 18 P?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Tecno Camon 18 P?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.