Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max vs Huawei Mate XT 2
Comparison between Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max and Huawei Mate XT 2: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and Huawei.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Poco X8 Pro Max | Mate XT 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.5 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.9 | 7.8 |
| Camera | 7.2 | 9.2 |
| Connectivity | 8.6 | 8.4 |
| Battery & charging | 7.4 | 8.0 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 9,000 mAh
- against 5,600 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 2,791,128
- against 2,500,000
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against OLED
Huawei Mate XT 2, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 5,000 nits
- against 3,500 nits
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC
- against A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Auracast, ASHA
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Mate XT 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9050 Pro |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Immortalis-G925 MC11 | Maleoon 955 (6-core, 1056 MHz) |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.73 GHz Best value | 3.1 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,791,128 Best value | 2,500,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,877 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 9,236 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1×3.73 GHz, 3×3.3 GHz and 4×2.4 GHz cores. | 1x3.1GHz + 2x2.7 GHz + 4x2.2 GHz + 2x1.75GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Nine-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | — |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 6,229 | — |
Design
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Mate XT 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Green, Orange | Black, White, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 12.3 mm |
| Body Width | 77.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Body Height | 162.9 mm | 157.2 mm |
| Weight | 218 g Best value | 299 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.3 % Best value | 86 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic | Glass, Faux Leather, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69K, IP69 Best value | IP58, IP5X, IPX9 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 180 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Mate XT 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 9,000 mAh Best value | 5,600 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W Best value | 66 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable Best value | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Non-Removable |
| Battery Endurance | 80 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | 50 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Mate XT 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,500 nits | 5,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.83″ Best value | 6.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,280 px Best value | 1,140 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,772 px Best value | 2,442 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 447 ppi Best value | 415 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 480 Hz Best value | 300 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 8,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs Level 5, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, 3840Hz PWM, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, One Billion Colors, Always-On Display | Hole-Punch Notch, 1440Hz PWM, 4320Hz PWM, Always-On Display, HDR10+, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Kunlun Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO |
Sensors
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Mate XT 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Mate XT 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Mate XT 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 7 |
| OS Family | Android | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | 16 | 7 |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Mate XT 2 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B20, 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, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n18, 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 n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | — |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| 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, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Auracast, ASHA | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC Best value |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, NavIC, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, eSIM | Computer Sync, eSIM, Infrared, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Satellite Connectivity |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
| Max. download speed | 7,300 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Mate XT 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5, Auracast | DTS, DTS:X, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Stereo Speakers, Three Microphones, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
Technical
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Mate XT 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 430 € | — |
| Model numbers | 2602BPC18G | — |
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