Poco X8 Pro Max vs Redmi Note 9S
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $469 and $200. 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 5020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,614,916 vs 514,398); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't.
Poco X8 Pro Max
Redmi Note 9S
- Higher AnTuTu: 2614916 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 44/100)
- Lighter: 210g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $469
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Redmi Note 9S, 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 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro Max — 72/100, Redmi Note 9S — 40/100; 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 9S (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Redmi Note 9S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 2614916 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $469 | $200 |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Redmi Note 9S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Redmi Note 9S by 408.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $269. Redmi Note 9S was $269 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (90/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (84/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (77/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 32 points (71/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 9S?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Redmi Note 9S — 39/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 9S?
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 9S?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for everyday use.