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Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max wins overall, taking 3 of the 7 key spec categories (Memory, Battery, Display Size) while Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro only wins 2 (Price and Weight). The Max’s larger battery, higher refresh rate AMOLED display, and more RAM give it a clear advantage in performance and endurance.

Winner for most people: Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max

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Spec Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max
Display 6.59" AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 2000 nits (HBM), 3500 nits (peak), 1268 x 2756 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density), Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs level 5 6.83" AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 2000 nits (HBM), 3500 nits (peak)
Processor Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4 nm) (Octa-core 3.4 GHz Cortex-A725 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A725 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A725) Mediatek Dimensity 9500s (3 nm) (Octa-core (1x3.73 GHz Cortex-X925 & 3x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720))
GPU Mali-G720 MC8 Immortalis-G925 MC12
RAM 8GB RAM, 12GB RAM 12GB RAM
Storage 256GB, 512GB 256GB, 512GB
Main Camera 50 MP f/1.5 (wide), 8 MP f/2.2 (ultrawide); 20 MP f/2.2 (wide) selfie 50 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/4"
Battery Si/C Li-Ion 6500 mAh Si/C Li-Ion 8500 mAh or 9000 mAh (market/region dependent)
Operating System Android 16, HyperOS 3 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5, Auracast, ASHA; GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS; NFC (market/region dependent); USB Type-C 2.0, OTG Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5, Auracast, ASHA; GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L1+L5), GLONASS; NFC (market/region dependent); USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Dimensions 201.5g, 8.4mm thickness 218g, 8.2mm thickness
Weight 201.5g 218g
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Features Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity; IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP69K (market/region dependent) Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity; IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP69K (market/region dependent)
Price ₱18,377 ₱28,826

Which should you buy?

The Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro is ideal for budget-conscious buyers who still want a solid phone, while the Poco X8 Pro Max suits power users who need more RAM, longer battery life and a premium display.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro worth it over the Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max?

Yes, if you are looking for a lower price and lighter weight; the Pro offers a 18,377 ₱ price tag versus 28,826 ₱ for the Max.

Which has the better camera?

Both phones have identical main camera specs (50 MP wide, 8 MP ultrawide) and selfie cameras; thus they tie in camera performance.

Which has the longer battery life?

The Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max, with its 6500 mAh battery (or up to 9000 mAh in some markets), outpaces the Pro’s 8500 mAh battery.

Which is better value for money?

Considering price versus specs, the Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro offers more bang for the buck with a lower cost and comparable core features, making it better value for budget buyers.

Which phone is lighter?

The Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro weighs 201.5 g, lighter than the Poco X8 Pro Max’s 218 g.

Which phone has a higher refresh rate display?

Both phones feature a 120 Hz AMOLED display, so they tie in this aspect.