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Xiaomi POCO F8 Pro vs Xiaomi POCO X8 Pro Max

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Overview
ReleasedNovember 2025March 2026
Display
Screen size6.59″6.83″
Resolution2510 × 11562772 × 1280
Sharpness419 pixels per inch447 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,500 nits3,500 nits
Display typeHyperRGB AMOLED with full RGB subpixels, 12-bit colour and DCI-P3; native resolution is 2510 × 1156AMOLED, 12-bit colour, DCI-P3 and 94.27% screen-to-body ratio
Brightness detail600 nits typical, 2,000 nits high-brightness mode, 3,500 nits peak covering 25% of the screen and 1 nit minimum800 nits typical, 2,000 nits high-brightness mode and 3,500 nits peak covering 25% of the screen
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 7iCorning Gorilla Glass 7i
Display featuresHDR10+, Dolby Vision, DC dimming, 480 Hz touch sampling, 2,560 Hz instant touch sampling in Game Turbo, Wet Touch 2.0 and TÜV low-blue-light, flicker-free and circadian-friendly certificationsHDR10+, Dolby Vision, 3,840 Hz PWM dimming, 480 Hz touch sampling and 2,560 Hz instant touch sampling in Game Turbo, Wet Touch 2.0 and TÜV low-blue-light, flicker-free and circadian-friendly certifications
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 8 EliteMediaTek Dimensity 9500s
Memory12 GB12 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPU3 nm Qualcomm Oryon CPU; two prime cores up to 4.32 GHz and six performance cores up to 3.53 GHzSecond-generation TSMC 3 nm process; one Cortex-X925 up to 3.73 GHz, three Cortex-X4 up to 3.3 GHz and four Cortex-A720 up to 2.4 GHz
GPUQualcomm Adreno 830, identified in the maker FAQArm Immortalis-G925 MC11, up to 1.6 GHz
AI engineQualcomm Hexagon NPUMediaTek NPU 890
Storage typeLPDDR5X RAM at 9,600 Mbps and UFS 4.1 enhanced storage firmware; 12 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GBLPDDR5X RAM at 9,600 Mbps and UFS 4.1 enhanced storage firmware; 12 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB
CoolingLiquidCool Technology and WildBoost performance optimisation5,800 mm² IceLoop cooling and 11,000 mm² graphite layer; WildBoost workload optimisation
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto camera50 MPNone
Optical zoom2.5×None
Front camera20 MP20 MP
Main cameraLight Fusion 800, 50 MP, f/1.88, 1/1.55-inch sensor, OIS, six-element lens and 4-in-1 binning to 2.0 µm pixelsLight Fusion 600, 50 MP, f/1.5, 1/1.95-inch sensor, OIS, six-element lens and 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm pixels
Ultra wide camera8 MP, f/2.28 MP, f/2.2
Telephoto camera50 MP, f/2.2 and 60 mm equivalent focal length; electronic rather than optical stabilisation confirmed by maker FAQ–
Front camera20 MP20 MP
Zoom2.5× optical telephoto confirmed by the maker FAQ2× in-sensor crop described by the maker as optical-level; no separate telephoto camera
Video recording8K at 30 fps, 4K at 30/60 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; slow motion HD or Full HD at 120/240/960 fps4K at 30/60 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; slow motion HD or Full HD at 120/240/960 fps; sunset portrait video at 4K or Full HD at 30 fps
Front videoFull HD at 30/60 fps, HD at 30 fps and HD slow motion at 120 fpsFull HD at 30/60 fps, HD at 30 fps and HD slow motion at 120 fps
Camera featuresDynamic Shots, motion capture and tracking focus, documents, portrait, Pro, 50 MP mode, super macro, Burst Shot Mode 2.0, adaptive telephoto, voice shutter, Supermoon, HDR, panorama, long exposure, video teleprompter, time-lapse and ShootSteadyUltraSnap burst capture up to 120 photos, Dynamic Shots, motion capture and tracking focus, documents, portrait, Pro, 50 MP mode, voice shutter, HDR, panorama, long exposure, timed burst, video teleprompter, Dual Video, time-lapse and ShootSteady; regional AI image-editing tools
Battery and charging
Battery6,210 mAh8,500 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 100 WUp to 100 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail6,210 mAh typical; maker laboratory claims over 16 hours continuous use and at least 80% capacity after 1,600 cycles8,500 mAh typical UK silicon-carbon battery with 16% silicon content and 847 Wh/L stated energy density; capacity varies by region; maker laboratory claims over 74 hours calls, 16 hours video calls or 15 hours gaming
Wired charging100 W HyperCharge, 100 W PPS and PD 3.0/2.0; maker laboratory claim of 1–100% in 37 minutes at 25°C with Top Speed mode disabled; separate 120 W adaptor recommended100 W HyperCharge, 100 W PPS and PD 3.0/2.0; maker laboratory claim of 1–50% in 24 minutes at 25°C with Top Speed enabled and display off; official 100 W or higher adaptor recommended
Wireless chargingNot supported, confirmed by the maker FAQNot supported, as reported by Tech Advisor and TechRadar
Charges other devicesUp to 22.5 W wired reverse charging for compatible devices tested by POCOUp to 27 W wired reverse charging for compatible devices tested by POCO
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight199 g218 g
Thickness8 mm8.2 mm
Height × width157.49 × 75.25 mm162.9 × 77.9 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
MaterialsMetal frame and one-piece glass back; Titanium Silver is the colour nameMetal frame and fibreglass back; SGS five-star certification for drop, bending and crushing resistance
ColoursBlack, Blue and Titanium SilverBlack, White and Blue; White has decorative stripes; camera RGB lighting offers eight colours for supported notifications, calls, charging, music and games
Water resistance detailIP68; maker test in static freshwater at 1.5 m for 30 minutes; resistance can decline with wearUK IP68; maker test in static freshwater at 2 m for 30 minutes with temperature difference no greater than 5°C; resistance can decline with wear
BiometricsUltrasonic in-display fingerprint reader and AI Face UnlockUltrasonic in-display fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, IR blaster, flicker and colour-temperature sensors; X-axis linear vibration motorProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, IR blaster and flicker sensor; X-axis linear vibration motor
SpeakersTwo symmetrical Bose-tuned 1115F speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless AudioTwo symmetrical 1115F speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless Audio; volume boost applies to selected media, ringtones and notifications
MicrophonesThree-microphone arrayTwo-microphone array
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 16 with Xiaomi HyperOS 3, confirmed by maker FAQXiaomi HyperOS 3; Android 16 confirmed by Tech Advisor and TechRadar
Software updates–Four major Android upgrades and six years of security updates reported at launch by Tech Advisor and TechRadar
AI features–Regional AI Writing, Speech Recognition, Interpreter, Creativity Assistant, Search, Dynamic Wallpapers, Google Gemini and Circle to Search; supported games can use 120 fps interpolation, 1.5K super resolution and Game HDR
Safety featuresRegional Xiaomi Offline Communication supports voice calls over 1 km in open environments with a SIM and signed-in Xiaomi account; actual range depends on surroundingsRegional Xiaomi Offline Communication supports calls over 500 m in open environments with a SIM and signed-in Xiaomi account; actual range depends on surroundings
In the boxPhone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, safety information, quick-start guide, warranty card and desiccant; standard UK box excludes adaptorPhone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, safety information, quick-start guide and warranty card; standard UK box excludes adaptor
Connectivity
Mobile network5G SA/NSA, LTE, WCDMA and GSM; Surge T1+ signal tuner5G SA/NSA, LTE, WCDMA and GSM; regional network support varies
SIMDual nano-SIM, nano-SIM plus eSIM or dual eSIM; eSIM depends on region and carrierDual nano-SIM or nano-SIM plus eSIM; eSIM depends on region and carrier
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7/6/5/4, 2.4/5 GHz, multi-link operation, 2×2 MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct and Miracast; newer standards depend on region, network and applicable updatesWi-Fi 7/6/5/4, 2.4/5 GHz, multi-link operation, 2×2 MIMO, 8×8 sounding for MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct and Miracast; standards depend on region, network and applicable updates
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4; SBC, AAC, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3, ASHA and AuracastBluetooth 6.0, Dual-Bluetooth; SBC, AAC, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3, ASHA and Auracast
NFCSupported; regional functions varySupported; regional functions vary
USBUSB-C; maker FAQ describes USB 2.0 interface and cableUSB-C
PositioningGPS L1/L5, BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1/L5 and NavIC L5; assisted positioningGPS L1/L5, BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a/B2b, Galileo E1/E5a/E5b, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1/L5 and NavIC L1/L5; assisted positioning

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