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Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G vs Xiaomi Poco X8
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | 18 Pro Max 5G | Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 10.0 | 5.7 |
| Camera | 8.3 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 8.2 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 9.0 | 7.3 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6E/7
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.1
- against UFS 3.1
- Display Technology
- LTPO AMOLED
- against AMOLED
Xiaomi Poco X8, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 9,000 mAh
- against 8,500 mAh
- Display Pixel Density
- 447 ppi
- against 418 ppi
- Weight
- 223 g
- against 240 g
- Resistance Features
- IP68, IP69, IP69K
- against IP68
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 18 Pro Max 5G | Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 |
| Processor Process Size | 2 nm Best value | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno | Qualcomm Adreno 710 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 Best value | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 5 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1,000 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 678,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU, up to 5 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
| AnTuTu version | — | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Design
| Specification | 18 Pro Max 5G | Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Pink, Red, Blue | Black, White, Orange |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm Best value | 8.6 mm |
| Body Width | 77.6 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Body Height | 163.4 mm | 163.5 mm |
| Weight | 240 g | 223 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 91.6 % Best value | 89.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68, IP69, IP69K Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m Best value | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | 18 Pro Max 5G | Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 8,500 mAh | 9,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W Best value | 67 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, USB Power Delivery Best value | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | — | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | — |
Display
| Specification | 18 Pro Max 5G | Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO AMOLED Best value | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 4,000 nits Best value | 3,500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ Best value | 6.83″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,208 px | 1,280 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,624 px | 2,772 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 418 ppi | 447 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 8,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Secondary Display, Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3, 2160Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+ | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, 3840Hz PWM, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | 2.9″ | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | 4,000 nits | — |
| Display colors | 68B colors | — |
Sensors
| Specification | 18 Pro Max 5G | Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 18 Pro Max 5G | Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | 18 Pro Max 5G | Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 17 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 17 Best value | 16 |
| OS Update Support | — | 6 years |
| Direct OS Updates | — | Yes |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | 18 Pro Max 5G | Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n13, 5G NR n14, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n29, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n83, 5G NR n84, 5G NR n89 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6E/7 Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, DisplayPort output | Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | — | 2,900 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 1,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 18 Pro Max 5G | Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Snapdragon Sound, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5 | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, A2DP, LE |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | 18 Pro Max 5G | Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | 18 Pro Max 5G | Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
