Motorola Moto G86 Dual SIM 256GB vs Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max 256GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 10 of the specs we have recorded (prices checked 12 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Lower weight: 185 g vs 225 g
  • More memory for multitasking (12 GB vs 8 GB)
  • Bigger battery for a longer day (8,500 mAh vs 5,200 mAh)
  • Higher-resolution main camera (50 MP vs 8 MP)

The deciding difference here: memory (RAM) and battery capacity.

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

Key differences

  • Memory (RAM)

    8 GB✓ 12 GB
  • Screen size

    6.67 in6.77 in
  • Display type

    P-OLEDAMOLED

Specifications side by side

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Spec
MotorolaSAR 2,365
Motorola Moto G86 Dual SIM 256GB specs
XiaomiSAR 2,379
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max 256GB specs
Reference priceSAR 2,365SAR 2,379
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
Storage256 GB256 GB
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 X8 Pro Max 256GB?

Motorola Moto G86 Dual SIM 256GB: Dimensity 7300; Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max 256GB: 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 X8 Pro Max 256GB?

No difference here: storage is 256 GB on both.

What is the difference in main camera between the Motorola Moto G86 Dual SIM 256GB and the Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max 256GB?

Main camera is higher on the Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max 256GB: 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 X8 Pro Max 256GB?

Battery capacity is higher on the Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max 256GB: 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.