Poco X8 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; launch prices were $350 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 46/100 (a 18-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 835,186).
Poco X8 Pro
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 835186
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $400
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 56/100)
- Lighter: 191g vs 196g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, the Poco X8 Pro scores 18 points higher (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro — 68/100, 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (76/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (68/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 1982033 | 835186 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 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 | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $400 |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP 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
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 137.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $50. Poco X8 Pro was $50 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (76/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (83/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (68/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro — 46/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a better fit for everyday use.