Motorola Moto G86 Dual SIM 256GB vs Xiaomi Poco X 8 Pro Max 512GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 12 of the specs we have recorded, and the Motorola Moto G86 Dual SIM 256GB is cheaper by SAR 245 (prices checked 12 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 245
  • Lower weight: 185 g vs 225 g
  • More space for photos and apps (512 GB vs 256 GB)
  • More memory for multitasking (12 GB vs 8 GB)
  • Bigger battery for a longer day (8,500 mAh vs 5,200 mAh)

The deciding difference here: storage and memory (RAM) and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Storage

    256 GB✓ 512 GB
  • Memory (RAM)

    8 GB✓ 12 GB
  • Screen size

    6.67 in6.77 in

Specifications side by side

22 of 22 specs

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Spec
MotorolaSAR 2,365
Motorola Moto G86 Dual SIM 256GB specs
XiaomiSAR 2,610
Xiaomi Poco X 8 Pro Max 512GB specs
Reference priceSAR 2,365SAR 2,610
Storage256 GB✓ 512 GB
Memory (RAM)8 GB✓ 12 GB
ProcessorDimensity 7300Dimensity 9500
Battery capacity5,200 mAh✓ 8,500 mAh
Wired charging—100 W
Main camera8 MP✓ 50 MP
Years of OS updates—4 years
5GYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in processor between the Motorola Moto G86 Dual SIM 256GB and the Xiaomi Poco X 8 Pro Max 512GB?

Motorola Moto G86 Dual SIM 256GB: Dimensity 7300; Xiaomi Poco X 8 Pro Max 512GB: Dimensity 9500. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in storage between the Motorola Moto G86 Dual SIM 256GB and the Xiaomi Poco X 8 Pro Max 512GB?

Storage is higher on the Xiaomi Poco X 8 Pro Max 512GB: 512 GB vs 256 GB on the Motorola Moto G86 Dual SIM 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in main camera between the Motorola Moto G86 Dual SIM 256GB and the Xiaomi Poco X 8 Pro Max 512GB?

Main camera is higher on the Xiaomi Poco X 8 Pro Max 512GB: 50 MP vs 8 MP on the Motorola Moto G86 Dual SIM 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in battery capacity between the Motorola Moto G86 Dual SIM 256GB and the Xiaomi Poco X 8 Pro Max 512GB?

Battery capacity is higher on the Xiaomi Poco X 8 Pro Max 512GB: 8,500 mAh vs 5,200 mAh on the Motorola Moto G86 Dual SIM 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.