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).

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A4 by 32 points (71/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 77
Portability 46
Value for money 72
Redmi A4
Performance 43
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability
Value for money
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • 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)
What makes Redmi A4 better?

  • Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict

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).

Poco X8 Pro Max: The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Redmi A4: The Redmi A4 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Redmi A4
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Redmi A4
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Redmi A4
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Redmi A4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
71/100
2629444 AnTuTu
Redmi A4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2
39/100 -418.9%
506757 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Redmi A4 by 418.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469
Redmi A4
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.