Poco X8 Pro Max vs Realme 15x
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Realme 15x (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $469 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 51/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7000); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 524,785); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 15x doesn't.
Poco X8 Pro Max
Realme 15x
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 65/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 212g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $469
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Realme 15x, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 20 points higher (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro Max — 72/100, Realme 15x — 54/100; 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 Realme 15x (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme 15x (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 15x and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Realme 15x are nearly equal (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 15x and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Realme 15x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 60W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 166.1×77.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 212 g | |
| Launch price | $469 | $250 |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme 15x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 50MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 15x
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme 15x
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Realme 15x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Realme 15x by 401.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $219. Realme 15x was $219 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 15x (90/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme 15x (84/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 15x and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Realme 15x are nearly equal (77/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 15x and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Realme 15x?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 15x by 20 points (71/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Realme 15x?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Realme 15x — 51/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Realme 15x?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Realme 15x?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme 15x is a better fit for those who care about battery life.