Poco X8 Pro vs Poco X8 Pro Max
Poco X8 Pro Max wins 2 of 5. Buy Poco X8 Pro if you want to spend less. Buy Poco X8 Pro Max if you want longer battery life and more speed for games.
The short answer
- CameraIt's a tie
- BatteryPoco X8 Pro Max. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 10 out of 10, against 8. It has a 9000 mAh battery.
- SpeedPoco X8 Pro Max. Faster for games and heavy apps: MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, speed score 9 out of 10, against 8.
- UpdatesIt's a tie
- PricePoco X8 Pro. Costs 20% less.
Overall, Poco X8 Pro Max wins 2 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
| Spec | Poco X8 Pro | Poco X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹39,999 | ₹49,999 |
| Launched | 17 March 2026 | 17 March 2026 |
| Software now | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) (same as launch) | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) (same as launch) |
| Rating | 8.1/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Battery | Long battery life (16 hours 52 minutes in GSMArena's test) and 100W charging to full in 48 minutes. | Excellent battery life from a 9000mAh battery, with 100W fast charging. |
| Camera | Good main camera photos and video, but no zoom lens and a basic 8MP wide-angle. | Capable main camera with good 2x shots, but no zoom lens and a basic wide-angle camera. |
| Speed | Dimensity 8500 Ultra is fast and holds its speed well, though the phone gets hot in long games. | Dimensity 9500s is one of the fastest chips at this price, great for games. |
| Catch | No zoom camera, and three price rises took it from ₹32,999 to ₹39,999. | Somewhat heavy, with no telephoto camera and a basic 8MP wide-angle. |
| Updates | 4 years | 4 years |
Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Poco X8 Pro | Poco X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.59-inch 1.5K (1268 x 2756) AMOLED, 120Hz, 2000 nits HBM, 3500 nits peak, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Gorilla Glass 7i | 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED, 120Hz, 2000 nits HBM, 3500 nits peak, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s (3nm) |
| CPU | 1x Cortex-A725 @ 3.4GHz + 3x Cortex-A725 @ 3.2GHz + 4x Cortex-A725 @ 2.2GHz | 1x Cortex-X925 @ 3.73GHz + 3x Cortex-X4 @ 3.3GHz + 4x Cortex-A720 @ 2.4GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-G720 MC8 | Immortalis-G925 (MC11 per GSMArena, MC12 per India launch coverage), ray tracing |
| AI chip (NPU) | MediaTek NPU (TOPS not officially stated) | MediaTek NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 8GB RAM, 256GB (UFS 4.1; RAM type not officially stated) | 12GB RAM, 256GB (UFS 4.1, LPDDR5X (9.6Gbps)) |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 9000 mAh |
| Charging | 100W wired (PD 3.0, PPS, full in 48 min), 27W reverse wired; no wireless charging | 100W HyperCharge wired (PD3.0, PPS), 27W reverse wired, bypass charging; no wireless charging |
| Cameras | 50MP main (f/1.5, 1/1.95", OIS) + 8MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 1/4"); 20MP front | 50 MP Light Fusion 600 main (1/1.95", f/1.5, 26mm, OIS) + 8 MP ultrawide (1/4", f/2.2, 15mm); 20 MP selfie |
| Water and dust | IP68/IP69K (IP69K market dependent) | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K |
| Size and weight | 8.4mm thick, 201.5g | 8.2mm thick, 220g |
| Software | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) at launch, HyperOS 3 (Android 16) now | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) at launch, HyperOS 3 (Android 16) now |
| Updates | 4 years promised | 4 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Only on some versions | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6 (dual-band), Bluetooth 6.0 (aptX HD, LHDC 5), NFC (market dependent), IR blaster, USB-C 2.0 | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 (aptX HD, LHDC 5, Auracast), NFC, IR blaster, eSIM, USB-C 2.0 |
| Modem | Integrated MediaTek 5G modem (model not officially stated) | Integrated MediaTek 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos (rated Very good by GSMArena, -24.8 LUFS); haptics not detailed | Loud stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos (rated Excellent by GSMArena); haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | 3840Hz PWM; touch sampling not officially stated | 3840Hz PWM; touch sampling not officially stated |
| Cooling | Not officially stated; GSMArena saw almost no CPU throttling, 75% GPU stability, but a very hot body | Not officially stated for the Pro Max (the X8 Pro uses a 5,300 sq mm IceLoop vapour chamber) |
| Colours | Black, White, Mint Green, Yellow | Black, White, Blue |
Where to buy
- Poco X8 Pro₹39,999
- Poco X8 Pro Max₹49,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, Poco X8 Pro or Poco X8 Pro Max?
- Poco X8 Pro Max wins 2 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy Poco X8 Pro if you want to spend less. Buy Poco X8 Pro Max if you want longer battery life and more speed for games.
- Which has the better camera?
- They are about even on camera.
- Which has the better battery life?
- Poco X8 Pro Max lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- Poco X8 Pro Max is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- Poco X8 Pro costs ₹39,999, Poco X8 Pro Max costs ₹49,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Poco X8 Pro: 4 years, now on HyperOS 3 (Android 16). Poco X8 Pro Max: 4 years, now on HyperOS 3 (Android 16).