Poco X8 Pro Max vs Redmi 7A

The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi 7A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439; estimated prices are $469 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 11/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 193,115); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 7A doesn't; the Redmi 7A is noticeably lighter (165g vs 218g).

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A by 51 points (62/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 27
Value for money 78
Redmi 7A
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 93
Value for money 100
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 193115
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 199
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 795
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4000 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 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Redmi 7A better?
  • Lighter: 165g vs 218g
  • Cheaper: $90 vs $469

  • Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Redmi 7A, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 51 points higher (62/100 vs 11/100). 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 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 7A leads (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 7A significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (93/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 7A 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 7A: The Redmi 7A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco X8 Pro Max Redmi 7A
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
AnTuTu 2629444 193115
Geekbench Single 3228 199
Geekbench Multi 9553 795
Display 6.8" AMOLED 5.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 8500 mAh 4000 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 146.3×70.4×9.6 mm
Weight 218 g 165 g
Price $469 $90
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Redmi 7A
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi 7A
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Redmi 7A
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Redmi 7A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
62/100
2629444 AnTuTu
Redmi 7A Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
11/100 -1261.6%
193115 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Redmi 7A by 1261.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469
Redmi 7A
$90

Price difference: $379. Redmi 7A is cheaper by $379.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (65/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (32/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (77/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi 7A significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (93/100 vs 27/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 7A 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 7A?

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A by 51 points (62/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Redmi 7A?

The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Redmi 7A — 11/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi 7A?

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 7A?

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

Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Redmi 7A?

The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 7A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.