Poco X8 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 10 IV
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Sony Xperia 10 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 49/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 592,015); the Sony Xperia 10 IV is noticeably lighter (161g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
Sony Xperia 10 IV
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 IV better?
- Lighter: 161g vs 218g
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia 10 IV, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 22 points higher (71/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (37/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (37/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 IV significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (79/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 10 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 2604459 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 63 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 153.0×67.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 161 g | |
| Launch price | $469 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 10 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 IV
- 6.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 10 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Sony Xperia 10 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 10 IV by 339.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 10 IV
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (91/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (37/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 IV 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 Sony Xperia 10 IV?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV by 22 points (71/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 10 IV?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Sony Xperia 10 IV — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 10 IV?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 10 IV?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Sony Xperia 10 IV?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.