Poco X8 Pro Max vs Realme 10 5G
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Realme 10 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 42/100 (a 29-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 (2,604,459 vs 515,647); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 10 5G doesn't; the Realme 10 5G is noticeably lighter (191g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
Realme 10 5G
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Realme 10 5G better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 218g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Realme 10 5G, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 29 points higher (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 10 5G (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 10 5G (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Realme 10 5G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 10 5G (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 10 5G notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (63/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Realme 10 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 2604459 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 164.4×75.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $469 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme 10 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 10 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme 10 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Realme 10 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Realme 10 5G by 405.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme 10 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 10 5G (91/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 10 5G (84/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Realme 10 5G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 10 5G (77/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 10 5G notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (63/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Realme 10 5G?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 10 5G by 29 points (71/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Realme 10 5G?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Realme 10 5G — 42/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Realme 10 5G?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Realme 10 5G?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.