Poco X8 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6; launch prices were $350 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 64/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 2,085,754).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 203g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $845
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 2085754
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 6405
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 28 points higher (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro — 62/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro — 98/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2085754 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Poco X8 Pro by 57.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $495. Poco X8 Pro was $495 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (100/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (100/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (87/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro by 28 points (92/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.