Poco X8 Pro Max vs Realme Q5i
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Realme Q5i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 36/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 569,913); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Q5i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
Realme Q5i
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Realme Q5i better?
- Overall rating 36/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Realme Q5i, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 35 points higher (71/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (37/100 vs 10/100). 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 Q5i (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme Q5i (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i (77/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Realme Q5i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | |
| AnTuTu | 2604459 | 569913 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 684 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1900 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| 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 Q5i
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Q5i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme Q5i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Realme Q5i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Realme Q5i by 357.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme Q5i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i (91/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i (84/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme Q5i (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i (77/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Realme Q5i?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i by 35 points (71/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Realme Q5i?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Realme Q5i — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Realme Q5i?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Realme Q5i?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Realme Q5i?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.