Poco M8 Power vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Poco M8 Power (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 50/100 (a 42-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 593,849).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8 Power
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Poco M8 Power better?
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2328
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8 Power vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 42 points higher (92/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Power (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Poco M8 Power are nearly equal (82/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Power (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco M8 Power (92/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8 Power | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 593849 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2328 | 12873 | |
| Display | 7.0" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2396 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Poco M8 Power
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco M8 Power
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8 Power
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8 Power and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Poco M8 Power by 88.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M8 Power
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Power (100/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Poco M8 Power are nearly equal (82/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Power (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco M8 Power (92/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8 Power or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Power by 42 points (92/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M8 Power and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Poco M8 Power has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8 Power or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 Power or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 Power over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
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.