Poco X8 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 10T

The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Xiaomi Mi 10T (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865; launch prices were $350 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 56/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 915,617); the Poco X8 Pro is noticeably lighter (196g vs 216g).

The Poco X8 Pro edges out the Xiaomi Mi 10T by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro
Performance 76
Display 83
Camera 37
Battery 68
Portability 57
Value for money 68
Xiaomi Mi 10T
Performance 59
Display 76
Camera 46
Battery 54
Portability 44
Value for money 50
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 915617
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1168
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 3431
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 196g vs 216g
  • Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $400

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 59/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 10T better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better camera (46/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Xiaomi Mi 10T, the Poco X8 Pro scores 8 points higher (64/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro — 68/100, 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10T (76/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (83/100 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 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).

Poco X8 Pro: The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi Mi 10T: The Xiaomi Mi 10T is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco X8 Pro Xiaomi Mi 10T
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
AnTuTu 1982033 915617
Geekbench Single 1553 1168
Geekbench Multi 6403 3431
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 2712x1220 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 13 MP
Front camera 20 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 10
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm
Weight 196 g 216 g
Launch price $350 $400
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP 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
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Xiaomi Mi 10T
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
76
display
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Xiaomi Mi 10T
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless charging: no data
54
battery
Overall performance score

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

Poco X8 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
64/100
1982033 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi 10T Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
56/100 -116.5%
915617 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro leads Xiaomi Mi 10T by 116.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco X8 Pro
$350
Xiaomi Mi 10T
$400

Launch price difference: $50. Poco X8 Pro was $50 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10T (76/100 vs 59/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (83/100 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 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 10T?

The Poco X8 Pro edges out the Xiaomi Mi 10T by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 10T?

The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi Mi 10T — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro 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 or the Xiaomi Mi 10T?

The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 59/100).

Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Xiaomi Mi 10T?

The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi Mi 10T is a better fit for everyday use.