Poco X8 Pro Max vs Redmi A4
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi A4 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 39/100 (a 32-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 506,757).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Redmi A4
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 506757
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 838
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1899
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Redmi A4, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 32 points higher (71/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A4 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A4 (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A4 (77/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Redmi A4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 506757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 838 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1899 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 218 g | — | |
| Launch price | $469 | — |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi A4
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A4
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A4
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Redmi A4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Redmi A4 by 418.9% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi A4
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A4 (90/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A4 (84/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A4 (77/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi A4?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A4 by 32 points (71/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Redmi A4?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Redmi A4 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi A4?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi A4?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Redmi A4?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi A4 is a better fit for everyday use.