Poco X8 Pro Max vs Redmi 13C 4G

The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi 13C 4G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; estimated prices are $469 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 25/100 (a 37-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 (2,629,444 vs 408,000); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 13C 4G doesn't.

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G by 37 points (62/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 27
Value for money 78
Redmi 13C 4G
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 100
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 408000
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 760
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1890
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Redmi 13C 4G better?
  • Cheaper: $130 vs $469

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Redmi 13C 4G, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 37 points higher (62/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 13C 4G leads (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 13C 4G notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (50/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 13C 4G notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (100/100 vs 78/100).

Poco X8 Pro Max: The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi 13C 4G: The Redmi 13C 4G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco X8 Pro Max Redmi 13C 4G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Helio G99
AnTuTu 2629444 408000
Geekbench Single 3228 760
Geekbench Multi 9553 1890
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 2772x1280 720x1650
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 8500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 10W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MIUI 14
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 600 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 218 g
Price $469 $130
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Redmi 13C 4G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi 13C 4G
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Redmi 13C 4G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Redmi 13C 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
62/100
2629444 AnTuTu
Redmi 13C 4G MediaTek Helio G99
25/100 -544.5%
408000 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Redmi 13C 4G by 544.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469
Redmi 13C 4G
$130

Price difference: $339. Redmi 13C 4G is cheaper by $339.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (65/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (77/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi 13C 4G notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (50/100 vs 27/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 13C 4G notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (100/100 vs 78/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi 13C 4G?

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G by 37 points (62/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Redmi 13C 4G?

The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Redmi 13C 4G — 25/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi 13C 4G?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi 13C 4G?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Redmi 13C 4G?

The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 13C 4G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.