Poco X8 Pro Max vs Redmi A3X

The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi A3X (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36; estimated prices are $469 and $80. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 13/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 195,539); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A3X doesn't; the Redmi A3X is noticeably lighter (192g vs 218g).

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X by 49 points (62/100 vs 13/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 27
Value for money 78
Redmi A3X
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 60
Value for money 100
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • 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
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
  • 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 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Redmi A3X better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 218g
  • Cheaper: $80 vs $469

  • Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Redmi A3X, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 49 points higher (62/100 vs 13/100). 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 A3X leads (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi A3X significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (60/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A3X 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 A3X: The Redmi A3X is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco X8 Pro Max Redmi A3X
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 60 Hz
Battery 8500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 10W
Main camera 50 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, MIUI
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm 168.4×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 218 g 192 g
Price $469 $80
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Redmi A3X
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi A3X
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Redmi A3X
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Redmi A3X, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
62/100
2629444 AnTuTu
Redmi A3X MediaTek Helio G36
13/100 -1244.7%
195539 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Redmi A3X by 1244.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469
Redmi A3X
$80

Price difference: $389. Redmi A3X is cheaper by $389.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (65/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (32/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (77/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi A3X significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (60/100 vs 27/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A3X 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 A3X?

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X by 49 points (62/100 vs 13/100).

What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Redmi A3X?

The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Redmi A3X — 13/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi A3X?

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 A3X?

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

Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Redmi A3X?

The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi A3X is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.