Poco X8 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Poco X8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $389 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 55/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 8340); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,032,039 vs 829,894).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Poco X8 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $389 vs $469
- Overall rating 55/100
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3032039 vs 829894
- Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 1009
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 2892
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 8340 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Lighter: 218g vs 223g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X8 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 16 points higher (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 55/100). Value score: Poco X8 — 40/100, Poco X8 Pro Max — 66/100; 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 Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X8 (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Poco X8 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X8 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 829894 | 3032039 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1009 | 2725 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2892 | 8932 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8340 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $389 | $469 |
Camera comparison
Poco X8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco X8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X8
- 8340 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X8 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Poco X8 by 72.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $80. Poco X8 was $80 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X8 (90/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Poco X8 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Poco X8 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.