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Xiaomi POCO X3 Pro vs Xiaomi POCO X8 Pro Max

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XiaomiPOCO X3 ProXiaomiPOCO X8 Pro Max
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2021March 2026
Display
Screen size6.67″6.83″
Resolution2400 × 10802772 × 1280
Sharpness395 pixels per inch447 pixels per inch
PanelLCDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness–3,500 nits
Display typeLCD DotDisplay, as identified by Android Authority; 20:9 aspect ratioAMOLED, 12-bit colour, DCI-P3 and 94.27% screen-to-body ratio
Pixel densityMaker lists 395 ppi–
Brightness detail450 nits typical; peak brightness not published800 nits typical, 2,000 nits high-brightness mode and 3,500 nits peak covering 25% of the screen
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 6Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Display featuresDynamicSwitch at 30/50/60/90/120 Hz, 240 Hz touch sampling, sunlight display, reading mode 3.0 and Widevine L1HDR10+, 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 860MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
Memory6 GB – 8 GB12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPU7 nm Kryo 485 octa-core processor at up to 2.96 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
GPUAdreno 640Arm Immortalis-G925 MC11, up to 1.6 GHz
AI engine–MediaTek NPU 890
Storage typeLPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage; UK 6 GB/128 GB and 8 GB/256 GB; microSD expansion up to 1 TB, tested by maker with a SanDisk cardLPDDR5X RAM at 9,600 Mbps and UFS 4.1 enhanced storage firmware; 12 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB
CoolingLiquidCool Technology 1.0 Plus with multi-layer graphite and D5 copper heat pipe; maker claim of up to 6°C processor cooling5,800 mm² IceLoop cooling and 11,000 mm² graphite layer; WildBoost workload optimisation
Cameras
Main camera48 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera20 MP20 MP
Main camera48 MP, f/1.79, 1/2-inch sensor, 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm and autofocusLight 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/2.2 and 119° field of view8 MP, f/2.2
Front camera20 MP, f/2.2 and 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm20 MP
Zoom–2× in-sensor crop described by the maker as optical-level; no separate telephoto camera
Video recording4K at 30 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 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 fps, as reported by TechAdvisorFull HD at 30/60 fps, HD at 30 fps and HD slow motion at 120 fps
Camera featuresAdditional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera with 4 cm fixed focus and 2 MP f/2.4 depth camera; rear, ultra wide and selfie night modes; simultaneous front/rear dual videoUltraSnap 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
Battery5,160 mAh8,500 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 18 hours–
Wired chargingUp to 33 WUp to 100 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail5,160 mAh typical; maker laboratory claims 11 hours gaming, 18 hours video and 110 hours music8,500 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 charging33 W fast charging with included 33 W adaptor and Middle Middle Tab technology; maker laboratory claims 59% in 30 minutes and full charge in 59 minutes100 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 charging–Not supported, as reported by Tech Advisor and TechRadar
Charges other devices–Up to 27 W wired reverse charging for compatible devices tested by POCO
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight215 g218 g
Thickness9.4 mm8.2 mm
Height × width165.3 × 76.8 mm162.9 × 77.9 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP53IP68
MaterialsDual-texture back with reflective central strip and metallic-texture sides; plastic back, as described by TechAdvisorMetal frame and fibreglass back; SGS five-star certification for drop, bending and crushing resistance
ColoursPhantom Black, Metal Bronze and Frost BlueBlack, White and Blue; White has decorative stripes; camera RGB lighting offers eight colours for supported notifications, calls, charging, music and games
Water resistance detailIP53 splash protection; not immersion protection, and liquid/dust damage is excluded from warrantyUK 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
BiometricsSide fingerprint reader and AI Face UnlockUltrasonic in-display fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, compass and IR blaster; Z-axis linear vibration motorProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, IR blaster and flicker sensor; X-axis linear vibration motor
SpeakersStereo speakers, 3.5 mm headphone socket and Hi-Res AudioTwo symmetrical 1115F speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless Audio; volume boost applies to selected media, ringtones and notifications
Microphones–Two-microphone array
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMIUI 12 for POCO based on Android 11, as reported by both reviewsXiaomi 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 features–Regional 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, power adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, user guide and warranty cardPhone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, safety information, quick-start guide and warranty card; standard UK box excludes adaptor
Connectivity
Mobile network4G LTE FDD B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28 and TDD B38/B40/B41; WCDMA B1/B2/B4/B5/B8 and GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz5G SA/NSA, LTE, WCDMA and GSM; regional network support varies
SIMHybrid dual nano-SIM or one SIM plus microSD, as clarified by Android AuthorityDual nano-SIM or nano-SIM plus eSIM; eSIM depends on region and carrier
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5, 2.4/5 GHz and 2×2 MIMOWi-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 5.0Bluetooth 6.0, Dual-Bluetooth; SBC, AAC, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3, ASHA and Auracast
NFCMultifunction NFC with Google Pay; availability varies by marketSupported; regional functions vary
USBUSB-CUSB-C
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and GalileoGPS 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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