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Xiaomi POCO X8 Pro vs Xiaomi POCO X8 Pro Max

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Overview
ReleasedMarch 2026March 2026
Display
Screen size6.59″6.83″
Resolution2756 × 12682772 × 1280
Sharpness460 pixels per inch447 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,500 nits3,500 nits
Display typeAMOLED, 12-bit colour, DCI-P3 and 94.1% screen-to-body ratioAMOLED, 12-bit colour, DCI-P3 and 94.27% screen-to-body ratio
Pixel density460 ppi–
Brightness detail800 nits typical, 2,000 nits high-brightness mode and 3,500 nits peak covering 25% of the screen800 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, 3,840 Hz PWM 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
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 8500-UltraMediaTek Dimensity 9500s
Memory8 GB – 12 GB12 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPUTSMC 4 nm process; eight big cores, up to 3.4 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
GPUArm Mali-G720 MC8Arm Immortalis-G925 MC11, up to 1.6 GHz
AI engine–MediaTek NPU 890
Storage typeLPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 enhanced storage firmware; 8 GB/256 GB, 8 GB/512 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
Cooling5,300 mm² IceLoop 3D dual-layer cooling system; WildBoost adjusts processor, graphics and memory workloads5,800 mm² IceLoop cooling and 11,000 mm² graphite layer; WildBoost workload optimisation
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera20 MP20 MP
Main cameraSony IMX882, 50 MP, f/1.5, 1/1.95-inch sensor, OIS, six-element lens and 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 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
Front camera20 MP; automatic 0.8× framing for group selfies20 MP
Zoom–2× in-sensor crop described by the maker as optical-level; no separate telephoto camera
Video recording4K 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 featuresUltraSnap burst capture up to 120 photos, Dynamic Shots, motion capture and tracking focus, documents, portrait, Pro, 50 MP mode, voice shutter, HDR, panorama, video teleprompter, time-lapse and ShootSteady; regional AI image-editing toolsUltraSnap 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
Battery6,500 mAh8,500 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 100 WUp to 100 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail6,500 mAh typical silicon-carbon battery with 10% silicon content; maker laboratory claims over nine hours gaming, 12 hours video calls or 20 hours social media use8,500 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 48 minutes at 25°C with Top Speed enabled and display off; official 100 W or higher 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 charging–Not supported, as reported by Tech Advisor and TechRadar
Charges other devicesUp to 27 W wired reverse charging; support for iPhone 17 series stated for an update around March 2026Up to 27 W wired reverse charging for compatible devices tested by POCO
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight201.47 g218 g
Thickness8.38 mm8.2 mm
Height × width157.53 × 75.19 mm162.9 × 77.9 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
MaterialsMetal frame and glass backMetal frame and fibreglass back; SGS five-star certification for drop, bending and crushing resistance
ColoursBlack, White and Mint Green; White has decorative stripes; camera RGB lighting offers eight colours for supported notifications, calls, music and gamesBlack, 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 with temperature difference no greater than 5 K; 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
BiometricsIn-display fingerprint reader and AI Face UnlockUltrasonic in-display fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, IR blaster and flicker sensor; X-axis linear vibration motorProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, IR blaster and flicker sensor; X-axis linear vibration motor
SpeakersDual stereo 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
MicrophonesTwo-microphone arrayTwo-microphone array
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchXiaomi HyperOS 3; Android 16 confirmed by Tech Advisor and Expert ReviewsXiaomi HyperOS 3; Android 16 confirmed by Tech Advisor and TechRadar
Software updatesFour major Android upgrades and six years of security updates reported at launch by Tech Advisor and Expert ReviewsFour major Android upgrades and six years of security updates reported at launch by Tech Advisor and TechRadar
AI featuresRegional AI Writing, Speech Recognition, Interpreter, Search, Dynamic Wallpapers, Google Gemini and Circle to Search; supported games can use 90 fps interpolation, 1.5K super resolution and Game HDR, with applicable software updatesRegional 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 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 and warranty card; 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; regional network support varies5G SA/NSA, LTE, WCDMA and GSM; regional network support varies
SIMDual nano-SIMDual nano-SIM or nano-SIM plus eSIM; eSIM depends on region and carrier
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6/5/4, 2.4/5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO, 8×8 sounding for MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct and Miracast; standards depend on region and networkWi-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 6.0; SBC, AAC, 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-CUSB-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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