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POCO X8 Pro Max vs Redmi Note 14 (4G)

WINNER
POCO X8 Pro Max

Xiaomi

POCO X8 Pro Max

$469

73.5Inno Score
VS
Redmi Note 14 (4G)
41.4Inno Score
75.8Performance28.4
70.8Display50.9
43.4Camera36.4
89.4Battery52.6
100Features49.3
14 spec wins — POCO X8 Pro Max3 spec wins — Redmi Note 14 (4G)

InnoReviews verdict

POCO X8 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 73.5 to 41.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+51) and performance (+47). Redmi Note 14 (4G) 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 performance score: 76 vs 28
  • Stronger display score: 71 vs 51
  • Stronger camera score: 43 vs 36
  • Stronger battery score: 89 vs 53
  • Stronger features score: 100 vs 49

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 14 (4G)

  • 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
  • 10% lower weight: 196 g vs 218 g
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $199 vs $469

Display

Display comparison: POCO X8 Pro Max versus Redmi Note 14 (4G)
SpecPOCO X8 Pro MaxRedmi Note 14 (4G)
Screen size6.83 ″+2%6.67 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1280x27722400x1080
Pixel density447 ppi+13%395 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,500 nits+94%1,800 nits
Screen-to-body94.3 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO X8 Pro Max versus Redmi Note 14 (4G)
SpecPOCO X8 Pro MaxRedmi Note 14 (4G)
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 9500sMediaTek Helio G99 Ultra
AnTuTu 112,604,459+359%Top 27%567,642Bottom 7%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)803,108+300%Top 25%200,618Bottom 2%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)859,318+1829%Top 31%44,554Bottom 5%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)405,204+150%Top 17%162,332Bottom 27%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)536,829+235%Top 34%160,138Bottom 4%
Geekbench 6 (single)—730Bottom 14%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—2,010Bottom 18%
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options256GB / 512GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 4.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO X8 Pro Max versus Redmi Note 14 (4G)
SpecPOCO X8 Pro MaxRedmi Note 14 (4G)
Main camera50 MP108 MP+116%
Main aperturef/1.5f/1.7
Ultra-wide8 MP8 MP
Optical zoom1 x—
Max video4K@60fps1080p@60fps
Front camera20 MP20 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO X8 Pro Max versus Redmi Note 14 (4G)
SpecPOCO X8 Pro MaxRedmi Note 14 (4G)
Capacity8,500 mAh+55%5,500 mAh
Wired charging100 W+203%33 W
Wireless charging0 W—
Active use endurance25.4 h—

Design

Design comparison: POCO X8 Pro Max versus Redmi Note 14 (4G)
SpecPOCO X8 Pro MaxRedmi Note 14 (4G)
Weight218 g196 g+10%
Thickness8.2 mm8.2 mm
IP ratingIP68/IP69KIP54
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO X8 Pro Max versus Redmi Note 14 (4G)
SpecPOCO X8 Pro MaxRedmi Note 14 (4G)
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth6.05.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: POCO X8 Pro Max versus Redmi Note 14 (4G)
SpecPOCO X8 Pro MaxRedmi Note 14 (4G)
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 14 (HyperOS)
OS update pledge—3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO X8 Pro Max versus Redmi Note 14 (4G)
SpecPOCO X8 Pro MaxRedmi Note 14 (4G)
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoYes

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