Poco F8 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $529 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 79/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6210); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 3,024,818); the Poco F8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $529 vs $986
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 3024818
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6210 mAh
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 13 points higher (92/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Poco F8 Pro — 78/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (60/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3024818 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $529 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Poco F8 Pro by 39.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $457. Poco F8 Pro was $457 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (100/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (92/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (60/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Poco F8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.