Poco X8 Pro vs Redmi Note 8
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665; launch prices were $350 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 30/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 329,457); the Poco X8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't.
Poco X8 Pro
Redmi Note 8
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 196g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $350
- Better portability (60/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Redmi Note 8, the Poco X8 Pro scores 34 points higher (64/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro — 68/100, Redmi Note 8 — 28/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (76/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Redmi Note 8 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (68/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Redmi Note 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 1982033 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $180 |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Redmi Note 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Redmi Note 8 by 501.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $170. Redmi Note 8 was $170 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (76/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (83/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Redmi Note 8 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (68/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Redmi Note 8?
The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 34 points (64/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Redmi Note 8?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi Note 8 — 30/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Redmi Note 8?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Redmi Note 8?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Redmi Note 8 is a better fit for everyday use.