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).

The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 10T — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 77
Portability 46
Value for money 72
Xiaomi Mi 10T
Performance 59
Display 76
Camera 46
Battery 54
Portability 44
Value for money 50
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • 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)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 10T better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

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 Mi 10T: The Xiaomi Mi 10T is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Xiaomi Mi 10T
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 20MP
46
camera
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Xiaomi Mi 10T
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
76
display
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Xiaomi Mi 10T
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless charging: no data
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Xiaomi Mi 10T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
71/100
2629444 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi 10T Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
56/100 -187.2%
915617 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Xiaomi Mi 10T by 187.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469
Xiaomi Mi 10T
$400

Launch price difference: $69. Xiaomi Mi 10T was $69 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.