Poco X8 Pro vs Redmi Note 10 Pro Max

The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 49/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 526,647); the Poco X8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max doesn't.

The Poco X8 Pro is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro
Performance 76
Display 83
Camera 37
Battery 68
Portability 57
Value for money 68
Redmi Note 10 Pro Max
Performance 42
Display 79
Camera 44
Battery 46
Portability 63
Value for money
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 526647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 753
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1808
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5020 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 10 Pro Max better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 192g vs 196g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro scores 15 points higher (64/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).

Poco X8 Pro: The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Redmi Note 10 Pro Max: The Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco X8 Pro Redmi Note 10 Pro Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G
AnTuTu 1982033 526647
Geekbench Single 1553 753
Geekbench Multi 6403 1808
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 2712x1220 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5020 mAh
Charging 100W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, MIUI 12
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm 164.5×76.2×8.1 mm
Weight 196 g 192 g
Launch price $350
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Redmi Note 10 Pro Max
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Redmi Note 10 Pro Max
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Redmi Note 10 Pro Max
  • 5020 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco X8 Pro and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X8 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
64/100
1982033 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 10 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G
49/100 -276.3%
526647 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro leads Redmi Note 10 Pro Max by 276.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco X8 Pro
$350
Redmi Note 10 Pro Max
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (76/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (68/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Pro is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max — 49/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max?

The Redmi Note 10 Pro Max leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is a better fit for everyday use.