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POCO X8 vs POCO X8 Pro Max

POCO X8

Xiaomi

POCO X8
59.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
POCO X8 Pro Max

Xiaomi

POCO X8 Pro Max

$469

73.5Inno Score
46.7Performance75.8
66.5Display70.8
42.6Camera43.4
77.2Battery89.4
86.7Features100
0 spec wins — POCO X87 spec wins — POCO X8 Pro Max

InnoReviews verdict

POCO X8 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 73.5 to 59.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+29) and features (+13). POCO X8 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

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the POCO X8 Pro Max

  • Stronger performance score: 76 vs 47
  • Stronger display score: 71 vs 67
  • Stronger battery score: 89 vs 77
  • Stronger features score: 100 vs 87
  • 49% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 67 W

Display

Display comparison: POCO X8 versus POCO X8 Pro Max
SpecPOCO X8POCO X8 Pro Max
Screen size6.83 ″6.83 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1280x27721280x2772
Pixel density447 ppi447 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,500 nits3,500 nits
Screen-to-body89.5 %94.3 %+5%

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO X8 versus POCO X8 Pro Max
SpecPOCO X8POCO X8 Pro Max
ChipsetSnapdragon 6s Gen 4MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
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 GB12 GB
Storage options128/256GB256GB / 512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2/3.1UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO X8 versus POCO X8 Pro Max
SpecPOCO X8POCO X8 Pro Max
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.5
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Optical zoom—1 x
Max video1080p@30fps4K@60fps
Front camera16 MP20 MP+25%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO X8 versus POCO X8 Pro Max
SpecPOCO X8POCO X8 Pro Max
Capacity8,340 mAh8,500 mAh+2%
Wired charging67 W100 W+49%
Wireless charging—0 W
Active use endurance—25.4 h

Design

Design comparison: POCO X8 versus POCO X8 Pro Max
SpecPOCO X8POCO X8 Pro Max
Weight223 g218 g+2%
Thickness8.6 mm8.2 mm+5%
IP ratingIP66/IP68/IP69/IP69KIP68/IP69K
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO X8 versus POCO X8 Pro Max
SpecPOCO X8POCO X8 Pro Max
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.16.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: POCO X8 versus POCO X8 Pro Max
SpecPOCO X8POCO X8 Pro Max
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 16 (HyperOS 3)

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO X8 versus POCO X8 Pro Max
SpecPOCO X8POCO X8 Pro Max
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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