Poco F8 Ultra vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $729 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 89/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6500); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 3,651,476); the Poco F8 Ultra is noticeably lighter (218g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 218g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $729 vs $986
- Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 3651476
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 90/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 3 points higher (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 90/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100, 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 and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (49/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3651476 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 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 | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Poco F8 Ultra by 27.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $257. Poco F8 Ultra was $257 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (49/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max edges out the Poco F8 Ultra by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, 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.