Poco X8 Pro Max vs ZTE Blade V50

The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) is priced at $469, the ZTE Blade V50 (2023) at $351. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 32/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4800); the ZTE Blade V50 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 218g).

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 by 30 points (62/100 vs 32/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 27
Value for money 78
ZTE Blade V50
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 35
Design 77
Value for money 86
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 35/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50 better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 218g
  • Cheaper: $351 vs $469

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the ZTE Blade V50, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 30 points higher (62/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (77/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (77/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).

Poco X8 Pro Max: The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade V50: The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco X8 Pro Max ZTE Blade V50
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 2629444
Geekbench Single 3228
Geekbench Multi 9553
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8500 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 100W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm 161.9×72.8×8.0 mm
Weight 218 g 178 g
Price $469 $351
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
ZTE Blade V50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade V50
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
ZTE Blade V50
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469
ZTE Blade V50
$351

Price difference: $118. ZTE Blade V50 is cheaper by $118.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (65/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (77/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (77/100 vs 27/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade V50?

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 by 30 points (62/100 vs 32/100).

What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the ZTE Blade V50?

The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the ZTE Blade V50 — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade V50?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade V50?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the ZTE Blade V50?

The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.