Poco X8 Pro Max vs Redmi Note 11R

The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi Note 11R (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 35/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 515,647); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 11R doesn't; the Redmi Note 11R is noticeably lighter (201g vs 218g).

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11R by 36 points (71/100 vs 35/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 77
Portability 46
Value for money 72
Redmi Note 11R
Performance 41
Display 54
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 49
Value for money
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 515647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 688
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1794
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Redmi Note 11R better?
  • Lighter: 201g vs 218g

  • Better portability (49/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Redmi Note 11R, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 36 points higher (71/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (37/100 vs 10/100). 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 Note 11R (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11R (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 11R (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11R (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 11R and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100).

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 Note 11R: The Redmi Note 11R is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco X8 Pro Max Redmi Note 11R
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Dimensity 700
AnTuTu 2629444 515647
Geekbench Single 3228 688
Geekbench Multi 9553 1794
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2772x1280 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 8500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 400 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm
Weight 218 g 201 g
Launch price $469
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Redmi Note 11R
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Redmi Note 11R
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Redmi Note 11R
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Redmi Note 11R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
71/100
2629444 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 11R MediaTek Dimensity 700
35/100 -409.9%
515647 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Redmi Note 11R by 409.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469
Redmi Note 11R
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11R (90/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11R (84/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 11R (37/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11R (77/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 11R and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 11R?

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11R by 36 points (71/100 vs 35/100).

What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 11R?

The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Redmi Note 11R — 35/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 11R?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 11R?

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 11R?

The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 11R is a better fit for everyday use.