Poco X8 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 14

The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 14 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; estimated prices are $450 and $191. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 14 leads — 75/100 vs 71/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4610); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 2,363,726); the Xiaomi 14 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 218g).

The Xiaomi 14 edges out the Poco X8 Pro Max by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 77
Portability 46
Value for money 74
Xiaomi 14
Performance 82
Display 85
Camera 71
Battery 65
Portability 61
Value for money 100
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 2363726
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2200
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 7000
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4610 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 82/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Xiaomi 14 better?
  • Lighter: 193g vs 218g
  • Cheaper: $191 vs $450

  • Better camera (71/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (61/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 74/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 14, the Xiaomi 14 scores 4 points higher (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (100/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (100/100 vs 74/100).

Poco X8 Pro Max: The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Xiaomi 14: The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco X8 Pro Max Xiaomi 14
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 2629444 2363726
Geekbench Single 3228 2200
Geekbench Multi 9553 7000
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280 2670x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8500 mAh 4610 mAh
Charging 100W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 138
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 14 / HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm 152.8×71.5×8.2 mm
Weight 218 g 193 g
Price $450 $191
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Xiaomi 14
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
71
camera
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Xiaomi 14
  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2670x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Xiaomi 14
  • 4610 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
65
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Xiaomi 14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
71/100
2629444 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 14 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
75/100 -11.2%
2363726 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 14 by 11.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco X8 Pro Max
$450
Xiaomi 14
$191

Price difference: $259. Xiaomi 14 is cheaper by $259.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (71/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (61/100 vs 46/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (100/100 vs 74/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 14?

The Xiaomi 14 edges out the Poco X8 Pro Max by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 14?

The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 14 — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 14?

The Xiaomi 14 leads on camera score (71/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 14?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 82/100).

Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 14?

The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.