Poco X8 Pro Max vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 54/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 218g).
Poco X8 Pro Max
ZTE Axon 30S
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 55W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 218g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 17 points higher (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (77/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (67/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 189 g | |
| Price | $469 | — |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 30S by 160.3% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (90/100 vs 61/100).
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 ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (77/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (67/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 30S — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.