Poco X8 Pro Max vs Redmi 3S
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi 3S (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430; estimated prices are $469 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 12/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 180,440); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 3S doesn't; the Redmi 3S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 218g).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Redmi 3S
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 14/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 144g vs 218g
- Cheaper: $120 vs $469
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Redmi 3S, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 50 points higher (62/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 14/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S leads (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (77/100 vs 14/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (100/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (100/100 vs 78/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Redmi 3S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 180440 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 827 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 4100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 139.3×69.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 144 g | |
| Price | $469 | $120 |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi 3S
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 3S
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 3S
- 4100 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Redmi 3S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Redmi 3S by 1357.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $349. Redmi 3S is cheaper by $349.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (32/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (77/100 vs 14/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (100/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (100/100 vs 78/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi 3S?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S by 50 points (62/100 vs 12/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Redmi 3S?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Redmi 3S — 12/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi 3S?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi 3S?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Redmi 3S?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 3S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.