Poco M4 Pro 5G vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Poco M4 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $230 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 45/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 569,913); the Poco M4 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (195g vs 218g).
Poco M4 Pro 5G
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Lighter: 195g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $469
- Better portability (64/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Poco M4 Pro 5G vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 26 points higher (71/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Poco M4 Pro 5G — 46/100, Poco X8 Pro Max — 72/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Poco M4 Pro 5G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M4 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (64/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Poco M4 Pro 5G | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 569913 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 684 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $230 | $469 |
Poco M4 Pro 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco M4 Pro 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M4 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M4 Pro 5G and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Poco M4 Pro 5G by 78.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $239. Poco M4 Pro 5G was $239 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (84/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Poco M4 Pro 5G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (77/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M4 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (64/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Poco M4 Pro 5G or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G by 26 points (71/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M4 Pro 5G and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco M4 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco M4 Pro 5G or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco M4 Pro 5G over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco M4 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.