Poco X8 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; launch prices were $469 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 46/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 835,186); the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is noticeably lighter (191g vs 218g).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 835186
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 56/100)
- Lighter: 191g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $469
- Better camera (41/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 25 points higher (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro Max — 72/100, Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro — 30/100; 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 9T Pro (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (77/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 835186 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 27W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $469 | $400 |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 214.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $69. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro was $69 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (90/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (84/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (77/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 25 points (71/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro — 46/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a better fit for everyday use.