Poco X8 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 11i
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 11i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 54/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 750,481); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
Xiaomi 11i
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 11i better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 207g vs 218g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 11i, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 17 points higher (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (91/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi 11i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 2604459 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $469 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 11i
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 11i
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 11i
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Xiaomi 11i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 11i by 247.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 11i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (91/100 vs 51/100).
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 Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (77/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 11i — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 11i?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 11i — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Xiaomi 11i leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 11i?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.