Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G
Comparison between Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Battery & charging.
| Category | Poco X8 Pro Max | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.9 | 9.5 |
| Camera | 7.2 | 8.8 |
| Connectivity | 8.6 | 8.8 |
| Battery & charging | 7.4 | 9.7 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 9,000 mAh
- against 8,500 mAh
- Display Pixel Density
- 447 ppi
- against 418 ppi
- Weight
- 218 g
- against 240 g
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 5G, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Display Technology
- LTPO AMOLED
- against AMOLED
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1,000 GB
- against 512 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against DDR5
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 2 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Immortalis-G925 MC11 | Qualcomm Adreno |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.73 GHz | 5.01 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 1,000 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,791,128 | 4,451,738 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,877 | 4,327 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 9,236 | 12,873 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1×3.73 GHz, 3×3.3 GHz and 4×2.4 GHz cores. | Octa-core; 2 × 5 GHz Prime cores and 6 × 4 GHz Performance cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 6,229 | — |
Design
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Green, Orange | Black, White, Pink, Red, Blue, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 8.39 mm |
| Body Width | 77.9 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Body Height | 162.9 mm | 163.4 mm |
| Weight | 218 g Best value | 240 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.3 % | 91.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Ceramics, Titanium Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69K, IP69 | IP68, IP69 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 6 m Best value |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 180 | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 8.4 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 9,000 mAh Best value | 8,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W | 100 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, USB Power Delivery Best value |
| Battery Endurance | 80 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | 50 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,500 nits | 4,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.83″ | 6.9″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,280 px Best value | 1,208 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,772 px Best value | 2,624 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 447 ppi Best value | 418 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 | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, 2160Hz PWM, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, Always-On Display, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, 12-Bit Panel, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Secondary Display, Touchscreen |
| Cover display diagonal | — | 2.9″ |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | 4,000 nits |
| Display colors | — | 68B colors |
Sensors
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 17 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 17 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | 5 years |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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 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, 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 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 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 n28, 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 n79, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n83, 5G NR n83A, 5G NR n83B, 5G NR n84, 5G NR n89 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | 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 | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6E/7 |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Auracast, ASHA | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive Best value |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| 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 | UWB, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB 3.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host, USB Host 3.2, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, DLNA, VoLTE, VoNR, DisplayPort output, USB Charging |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 Best value |
| Max. download speed | 7,300 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5, Auracast | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Snapdragon Sound, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5 |
Technical
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | 18 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 430 € | — |
| Model numbers | 2602BPC18G | — |
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