Poco F8 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $499 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 74/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 3,126,402); the Poco F8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $986
- Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 86/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 18 points higher (92/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, 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 is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 86/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (54/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- 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
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Poco F8 by 37.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $487. Poco F8 was $487 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 is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (100/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 86/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (54/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Poco F8 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 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 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. 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.