Poco X8 Pro Max vs Redmi Note 10 Pro
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi Note 10 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G; launch prices were $469 and $280. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 51/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 526,647); the Redmi Note 10 Pro is noticeably lighter (193g vs 218g).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Redmi Note 10 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 526647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 753
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1808
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5020 mAh
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 53/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $280 vs $469
- Better camera (41/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Redmi Note 10 Pro, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 20 points higher (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro Max — 72/100, Redmi Note 10 Pro — 48/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Pro (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 10 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 10 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Pro (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (62/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Redmi Note 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 526647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 753 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1808 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 164.0×76.5×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $469 | $280 |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 10 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 10 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 10 Pro
- 5020 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Redmi Note 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Redmi Note 10 Pro by 399.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $189. Redmi Note 10 Pro was $189 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Pro (90/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 10 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 10 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Pro (77/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (62/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 10 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Pro by 20 points (71/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 10 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Redmi Note 10 Pro — 51/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 10 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Redmi Note 10 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 10 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.