Poco X3 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Poco X3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 47/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 531,656); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco X3 doesn't; the Poco X8 Pro Max is thinner (8.2mm vs 10.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X3
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Poco X3 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (46/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 531656
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 752
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1819
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Lighter: 218g vs 225g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X3 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 24 points higher (71/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco X3 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X3 is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco X3 (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco X3 (46/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X3 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 531656 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 752 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1819 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10, MIUI 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.3×76.8×10.1 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $469 |
Camera comparison
Poco X3
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco X3
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X3
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X3 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Poco X3 by 79.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Poco X3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (91/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco X3 (84/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X3 is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco X3 (77/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco X3 (46/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X3 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 by 24 points (71/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X3 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X3 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X3 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X3 leads on camera score (46/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X3 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco X3 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.