Poco F9 Pro vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $699 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 71/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6330); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 2,604,459).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 2604459
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 206g vs 218g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6330 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $469 vs $699
- Overall rating 71/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco F9 Pro scores 13 points higher (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, Poco X8 Pro Max — 66/100; 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 Poco F9 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $469 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Poco X8 Pro Max by 24.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $230. Poco X8 Pro Max was $230 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (74/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco F9 Pro is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.