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Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Poco X8 Power
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, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | 18 Pro Max | Poco X8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.5 | 5.8 |
| Camera | 8.8 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Battery & charging | 9.7 | 6.8 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.1
- against UFS 2.2
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.2
- against Bluetooth 6.0
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against LPDDR4X
Xiaomi Poco X8 Power, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 10,000 mAh
- against 8,000 mAh
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 447 ppi
- against 419 ppi
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 18 Pro Max | Poco X8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 |
| Processor Process Size | 2 nm Best value | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | — | Qualcomm Adreno 812 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 Best value | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 5.01 GHz Best value | 2.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 4,451,738 | 1,000,134 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 4,327 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 12,873 | — |
| CPU Description | 2×5 GHz Prime + 6×4 GHz Performance | Octa-core processor with four 2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 cores and four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Best value | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
| AnTuTu version | — | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Design
| Specification | 18 Pro Max | Poco X8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Blue, Red, Pink, Grey | Black, Yellow, White, Red, Sand |
| Body Thickness | 8.39 mm Best value | 8.6 mm |
| Body Width | 77.6 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Body Height | 163.39 mm | 163.4 mm |
| Weight | 235 g | 229 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 92 % Best value | 89.5 % |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy, Ceramics, Titanium Best value | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate, Faux Leather |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 | IP68, IP69, IP69K, Drop Resistant Up to 2 m |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 2 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 | Poco X8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 8,000 mAh | 10,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W | 100 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable Best value | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Charger Included, Battery Level Indicator, Bypass Charging, USB Power Delivery |
| 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 | Poco X8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | 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 | 419 ppi | 447 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, 2160Hz PWM, Variable Refresh Rate, Always-On Display, HDR10+, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, Dolby Vision, Scratch Resistant, Dragontrail Glass, Xiaomi Longjing Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, Secondary Display | HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, DCI-P3, 3840Hz PWM, Hole-Punch Notch |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | 18 Pro Max | Poco X8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 18 Pro Max | Poco X8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 18 Pro Max | Poco X8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 17 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 17 Best value | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 5 years Best value | 4 years |
| Direct OS Updates | No | No |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | 18 Pro Max | Poco X8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 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, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 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 n28a, 5G NR n28b, 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 n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n83A, 5G NR n83B, 5G NR n84, 5G NR n89 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 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 B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | — | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.2 Best value | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | Computer Sync, DLNA, Infrared, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host, USB Type-C, NFC, Infrared, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 2 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | — | 2,800 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | 18 Pro Max | Poco X8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, A2DP, LE |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | 18 Pro Max | Poco X8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | 18 Pro Max | Poco X8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
