Poco X8 Pro Max vs Redmi Note 10S
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi Note 10S (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95; launch prices were $469 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 45/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 534,895); the Redmi Note 10S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 218g).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Redmi Note 10S
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 534895
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 673
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1881
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $469
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Redmi Note 10S, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 26 points higher (71/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro Max — 72/100, Redmi Note 10S — 42/100; 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 10S (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 10S and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10S notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (68/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Redmi Note 10S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G95 | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 534895 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 673 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1881 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $469 | $250 |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 10S
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 10S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 10S
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Redmi Note 10S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Redmi Note 10S by 391.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $219. Redmi Note 10S was $219 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (90/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (84/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 10S and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (77/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10S notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (68/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 10S?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S by 26 points (71/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 10S?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Redmi Note 10S — 45/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 10S?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Redmi Note 10S?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 10S is a better fit for everyday use.