POCO X8 Pro vs POCO X8 Pro Max
69.5Performance75.8
71.3Display70.8
43.4Camera43.4
78.5Battery89.4
86.7Features100
2 spec wins — POCO X8 Pro9 spec wins — POCO X8 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X8 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 73.5 to 68.2, pulling ahead mainly in features (+13) and battery (+11). POCO X8 Pro 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
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $469
Reasons to pick the POCO X8 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 76 vs 70
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 79
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 87
- 37% higher AnTuTu 11 (CPU): 803,108 vs 584,825
- 36% higher AnTuTu 11 (GPU): 859,318 vs 634,127
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | POCO X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.59 ″ | 6.83 ″+4% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1268x2756 | 1280x2772 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi+3% | 447 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits | 3,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 94.1 % | 94.3 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | POCO X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s |
| AnTuTu 11 | 1,977,887Top 41% | 2,604,459+32%Top 25% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 584,825Top 44% | 803,108+37%Top 22% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 634,127Top 39% | 859,318+36%Top 28% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 322,126Top 37% | 405,204+26%Top 16% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 436,809Top 43% | 536,829+23%Top 31% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | POCO X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.5 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | 1 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | POCO X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh | 8,500 mAh+31% |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 25.4 h |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | POCO X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 202 g+8% | 218 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.2 mm+2% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | POCO X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | POCO X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | POCO X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |