Poco X8 Pro Max vs Redmi A3
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi A3 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36; estimated prices are $469 and $85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 19/100 (a 43-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 195,539); the Redmi A3 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 218g).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Redmi A3
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 195539
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 781
- 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 0/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Lighter: 193g vs 218g
- Cheaper: $85 vs $469
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Redmi A3, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 43 points higher (62/100 vs 19/100). 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 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A3 leads (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi A3 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A3 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (100/100 vs 78/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Redmi A3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 195539 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 781 | |
| 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 | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 45 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, MIUI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 168.3×76.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 193 g | |
| Price | $469 | $85 |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi A3
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A3
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Redmi A3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Redmi A3 by 1244.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $384. Redmi A3 is cheaper by $384.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (32/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (77/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi A3 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (58/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A3 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (100/100 vs 78/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi A3?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 by 43 points (62/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Redmi A3?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Redmi A3 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi A3?
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 A3?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Redmi A3?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi A3 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.