POCO X8 Pro Max vs realme GT 8 Pro
75.8Performance87.4
70.8Display91.3
43.4Camera70.6
89.4Battery94.7
100Features84
4 spec wins — POCO X8 Pro Max10 spec wins — realme GT 8 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
realme GT 8 Pro wins this phone face-off, 85.9 to 73.5, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+27) and display (+21). POCO X8 Pro Max 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 Pro Max
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 84
- 21% higher capacity: 8,500 mAh vs 7,000 mAh
Reasons to pick the realme GT 8 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 87 vs 76
- Stronger display score: 91 vs 71
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 89
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | realme GT 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″+1% | 6.79 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 3136x1440 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi | 508 ppi+14% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits | 7,000 nits+100% |
| Screen-to-body | 94.3 % | 94.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | realme GT 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| AnTuTu | 2,604,459Top 25% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 803,108Top 22% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 859,318Top 28% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 405,204Top 16% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 536,829Top 31% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,689Top 3% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 10,975Top 3% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 33 %Bottom 1% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | realme GT 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | 3 x+200% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP+60% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | realme GT 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,500 mAh+21% | 7,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 120 W+20% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | 25.4 h | — |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | realme GT 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 218 g | 214 g+2% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+1% | 8.3 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Matte metal |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | realme GT 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | realme GT 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 16 (realme UI 7.0) |
| OS update pledge | — | 5 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | realme GT 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |