Poco X8 Pro Max vs Realme P4 Pro
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Realme P4 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4; launch prices were $469 and $289. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 64/100 (a 7-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 1,282,176); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme P4 Pro doesn't; the Realme P4 Pro is noticeably lighter (189g vs 218g).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Realme P4 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 1282176
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 68/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $289 vs $469
- Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Realme P4 Pro, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 7 points higher (71/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro Max — 72/100, Realme P4 Pro — 74/100; 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 notably outperforms the Realme P4 Pro (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Realme P4 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme P4 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme P4 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (69/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Realme P4 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 1282176 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 4106 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1280x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / Realme UI 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 162.3×76.2×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $469 | $289 |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme P4 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme P4 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme P4 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Realme P4 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Realme P4 Pro by 105.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $180. Realme P4 Pro was $180 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme P4 Pro (90/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme P4 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme P4 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme P4 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (69/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Realme P4 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro Max edges out the Realme P4 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Realme P4 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Realme P4 Pro — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Realme P4 Pro?
The Realme P4 Pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Realme P4 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Realme P4 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme P4 Pro is a better fit for active users.