Poco X8 Pro Max vs Redmi Note 13 (China)

The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi Note 13 (China) (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6080. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 50/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 567,996); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 13 (China) doesn't; the Redmi Note 13 (China) is noticeably lighter (173g vs 218g).

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13 (China) by 21 points (71/100 vs 50/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 77
Portability 46
Value for money 72
Redmi Note 13 (China)
Performance 44
Display 79
Camera 41
Battery 46
Portability 79
Value for money
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 567996
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 750
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2020
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 13 (China) better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 173g vs 218g

  • Better camera (41/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (79/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Redmi Note 13 (China), the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 21 points higher (71/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13 (China) (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 13 (China) and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13 (China) (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 13 (China) significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (79/100 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 13 (China): The Redmi Note 13 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco X8 Pro Max Redmi Note 13 (China)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Dimensity 6080
AnTuTu 2629444 567996
Geekbench Single 3228 750
Geekbench Multi 9553 2020
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, MIUI 14
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm 161.1×75.0×7.6 mm
Weight 218 g 173 g
Launch price $469
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Redmi Note 13 (China)
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.7
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Redmi Note 13 (China)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Redmi Note 13 (China)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Redmi Note 13 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
71/100
2629444 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 13 (China) MediaTek Dimensity 6080
50/100 -362.9%
567996 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Redmi Note 13 (China) by 362.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469
Redmi Note 13 (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13 (China) (90/100 vs 44/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 13 (China) and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13 (China) (77/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 13 (China) significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (79/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 13 (China)?

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13 (China) by 21 points (71/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 13 (China)?

The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Redmi Note 13 (China) — 50/100.

Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 13 (China)?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Redmi Note 13 (China)?

The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 13 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.