Poco X8 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Mi 10T
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi Mi 10T (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865; launch prices were $469 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 56/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 915,617).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Xiaomi Mi 10T
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 915617
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1168
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3431
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 76/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 44/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 216g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $469
- Better camera (46/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi Mi 10T, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 15 points higher (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro Max — 72/100, Xiaomi Mi 10T — 50/100; 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 Xiaomi Mi 10T (90/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10T is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10T (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Mi 10T are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi Mi 10T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 915617 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1168 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 3431 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 218 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $469 | $400 |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi Mi 10T
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 10T
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 10T
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Xiaomi Mi 10T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Xiaomi Mi 10T by 187.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $69. Xiaomi Mi 10T was $69 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10T (90/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 76/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10T is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10T (77/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Mi 10T are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi 10T?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 10T — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Mi 10T?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi Mi 10T — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi 10T?
The Xiaomi Mi 10T leads on camera score (46/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi 10T?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Xiaomi Mi 10T?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi Mi 10T is a better fit for everyday use.