Poco X8 Pro Max vs Tecno Camon 18 Premier
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 50/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4750); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 493,222); the Tecno Camon 18 Premier is noticeably lighter (200g vs 218g).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 678
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1895
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4750 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 218g
- Better camera (53/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Tecno Camon 18 Premier, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 21 points higher (71/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier leads (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (77/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Tecno Camon 18 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 678 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1895 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 4750 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| 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 | 163.8×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $469 | — |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- 4750 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Tecno Camon 18 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Tecno Camon 18 Premier by 433.1% in our overall performance rating.
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (90/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (53/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (77/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Tecno Camon 18 Premier?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier by 21 points (71/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Tecno Camon 18 Premier?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Tecno Camon 18 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 18 Premier leads on camera score (53/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Tecno Camon 18 Premier?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Tecno Camon 18 Premier?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Tecno Camon 18 Premier is a better fit for everyday use.