POCO X8 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
75.8Performance20
70.8Display46
43.4Camera41.9
89.4Battery43.7
100Features49.3
12 spec wins — POCO X8 Pro Max2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X8 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 73.5 to 37.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+56) and features (+51). Samsung Galaxy A18 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 20
- Stronger display score: 71 vs 46
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 49
- 300% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 25 W
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
- 10% lower weight: 196 g vs 218 g
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″+2% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi+16% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 94.3 %+10% | 86 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Exynos 1610 |
| 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% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+200% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 64/128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP+60% | 5 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP+54% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,500 mAh+70% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+300% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 25.4 h | — |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 218 g | 196 g+10% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.7 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | — | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |