Poco X8 Pro Max vs Realme 9 Pro Plus
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 46/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4500); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 750,481).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
Realme 9 Pro Plus
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Realme 9 Pro Plus better?
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Realme 9 Pro Plus, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 25 points higher (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (91/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Realme 9 Pro Plus are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (77/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Realme 9 Pro Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 2604459 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 218 g | — | |
| Launch price | $469 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Realme 9 Pro Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Realme 9 Pro Plus by 247.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme 9 Pro Plus
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (91/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (84/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Realme 9 Pro Plus are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (77/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus by 25 points (71/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Realme 9 Pro Plus — 46/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.