POCO X8 Power vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
28.9Performance64.4
66.5Display69.8
45.9Camera83.6
83.2Battery92
70.7Features86.7
4 spec wins — POCO X8 Power9 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 77.1 to 54.9, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+38) and performance (+36). POCO X8 Power still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO X8 Power
- 18% higher capacity: 10,000 mAh vs 8,500 mAh
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 70 vs 67
- Stronger camera score: 84 vs 46
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 83
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 71
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 Power | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″ | 6.9 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1208x2624 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi+7% | 418 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits | 4,000 nits+14% |
| Screen-to-body | 89.5 % | 91.6 %+2% |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 Power | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 Power | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP+56% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X8 Power | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,000 mAh+18% | 8,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 Power | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 229 g+3% | 235 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.4 mm+2% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP66/IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 Power | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 Power | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 17 (HyperOS 4) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 Power | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |