Poco X8 Pro Max vs Poco X8 Power

Why Consider Each

An overview of the main advantages of each phone

Reasons to consider the Poco X8 Pro Max

  • 3.0x better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (3 M vs 1 M)
  • 50% more RAM Memory (12 + 512 GB vs 8 + 256 GB)
  • 43% higher Max Clock (3.73 GHz vs 2.6 GHz)
  • 25% smaller Lithography Process (3 nm vs 4 nm)
  • Better Processor: Dimensity 9500s vs Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
  • Faster Storage Type: UFS 4.1 vs UFS 2.2
  • Zoom: 5 x
  • Digital Zoom: 60 x
  • Front Sensor: 20 MP    = Omnivision OV20B
  • Includes Wireless Charging
  • Includes Reverse Wireless
  • Model Number: 2602BPC18G
  • Special Features: Silicon-Carbon 8500/9000mAh battery w…
  • Includes NFC

Reasons to consider the Poco X8 Power

  • 60% higher Front Camera (32 MP vs 20 MP)
  • 18% larger Battery (10000 mAh vs 8500 mAh)
  • Higher Front Recording: 4K @ 30 fps 1080p @ 60 fps vs 1080p @ 60 fps
  • IP Rating: IP68 / IP69K
Specification
General Information
Product Name Poco X8 Pro Max Poco X8 Power
Brand Poco Poco
Mobile Image Poco X8 Pro Max Poco X8 Power
Price 180000🚫 PKR 150000 PKR
Price India ₹51000 ₹38000
Price USA $520 $400
Variants Prices

12 + 256 GB
~₹47,000 INR | ~$470 | PKR ~162,000

12 + 512 GB
~₹51,000 INR | ~$520 | PKR ~180,000

12 + 256 GB
~₹47,000 INR | ~$470 | PKR ~162,000

12 + 512 GB
~₹51,000 INR | ~$520 | PKR ~180,000

Display
Phone Dimensions 162.9 x 77.9 x 8.2 mm 163.4 x 78.3 x 8.6 mm
Screen Size 6.83 inch 6.83 inch
Screen Resolution 1280 x 2772 Pixels 1280 x 2772 pixels
Refresh Rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Screen Type AMOLED AMOLED
Peak Brightness 3500 nits 3500 nits
HBM Brightness 2000 nits 2000 nits
Performance
Processor Dimensity 9500s Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
Lithography Process 3 nm 4 nm
Max Clock 3.73 GHz 2.6 GHz
CPU Cores Octa-core Octa-core
Architecture

1 x 3.73 GHz
3 x 3.3 GHz
4 x 2.4 GHz

4 x 2.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L
4 x 2.0 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M

GPU Immortalis-G925 MC12 (NanoReview lists MP11 ) Adreno 812
AnTuTu Benchmark 3 M 1 M
Bootup Time 19s
Memory
RAM Memory 12 + 512 GB 8 + 256 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5X LPDDR5X
Storage Type UFS 4.1 UFS 2.2
Card Slot No No
Variants

12 + 256 GB
12 + 512 GB

8 + 128 GB
8 + 256 GB

Rear Camera
Camera 50 + 8 MP 50 + 8 MP
Image Resolution 8160 × 6144 pixels 8150 x 6150 pixels
Camera Sensor

50 MP    = Omnivision Light Fusion 600
8 MP      = SmartSens SC821CS

50 MP    = Samsung S5KJN5

Zoom 5 x
Digital Zoom 60 x
Video Recording

4K @ 60 fps
1080p @ 960 fps

4K @ 30 fps
1080p @ 60 fps

Flash LED Flash LED Flash
Front Camera
Front Camera 20 MP 32 MP
Front Sensor

20 MP    = Omnivision OV20B

Front Resolution 5184 × 3888 pixels 5184 × 3888 pixels
Front Recording

1080p @ 60 fps

4K @ 30 fps
1080p @ 60 fps

Front Flash Screen Flash Screen Flash
Battery
Battery 8500 mAh 10000 mAh
Charging Watts 100 W 100 W
Battery Type Si/C Li-Ion Si/C Li-Ion
Wireless Charging No
Reverse Charging 27 W 27 W
Reverse Wireless No
Battery Life (PC Mark) ~21 Hours
Charging Time 60–70 minutes ( 0-100% )
Software
Model Number 2602BPC18G
Release Date 17 March, 2026 11 September, 2026
Year 2026 2026
Series Name Poco X Poco X
Category Mid-Range Performance Flag ship
Android OS Android 17 , HyperOS 4 Android 16, up to 4 major OS updates
Body
Weight 218 grams 229 grams
Build Aluminium Frame+ glass back Plastic ( Frame And Back )
IP Rating IP68 / IP69K
Special Features

Silicon-Carbon 8500/9000mAh battery with 100W wired + 27W reverse charging
Dimensity 9500s (3nm) flagship-tier chipset in a mid-range phone
Vapor chamber cooling
IP68/IP69K dust/water resistance
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Dolby Vision + HDR10+ display support
5-year OS / 5–6 year security update commitment

Connectivity
SIM Nano-SIM / E-Sim Nano-SIM / E-Sim
Network 4G / 4G+ / 5G/ 5G+ 4G / 4G+ / 5G
WiFi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth 6.0 6.0
NFC Yes No
Security & Audio
Speakers Dual Stereo Speaker Dual Stereo Speaker
Fingerprint Hyper Sonic Front Finger Hyper Sonic Front Finger
Other Sensors

Proximity sensor
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass, rgb sensor etc

Proximity sensor
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass, rgb sensor etc

Highlights
Display Highlights Poco X8 Pro Max Poco X8 Power
Processor Highlights Poco X8 Pro Max Poco X8 Power
Memory Highlights Poco X8 Pro Max Poco X8 Power
Camera Highlights Poco X8 Pro Max Poco X8 Power
Battery Highlights Poco X8 Pro Max Poco X8 Power
Verdict
Pros

✅ Massive battery — 8500mAh (100W)
✅ Ultra-fast charging — 50% in 24min
✅ Flagship chipset — Dimensity 9500s (3nm)
✅ Bright AMOLED display — 3500 nits peak
✅ Strong durability — IP68/IP69K rated
✅ Vapor chamber cooling — sustained gaming

10,000mAh Battery 🔋
100W HyperCharge
1.5K 120Hz AMOLED 📱
3500-Nit Brightness ☀️
IP69K Protection 🛡️
32MP 4K Selfie 🤳

Cons

❌ No wireless charging — confirmed all sources
❌ No telephoto lens — dual camera only
❌ No audio jack — USB-C only
❌ Fixed-focus ultrawide — 8MP, no AF
❌ Inconsistent camera data — source conflicts noted

No MicroSD Slot 💾
8MP Ultrawide Camera 📷
Wi-Fi 5 Only 📶
Snapdragon 6-Series Chip 🎮

Best For

🎯 Mobile gamers — flagship SoC
🎯 Heavy daily users — huge battery
🎯 Battery-life priority — 21h+ PCMark
🎯 Outdoor visibility — 3500 nit peak
🎯 Fast-charge lovers — 100W wired
🎯 Rugged everyday use — IP68/IP69K

🎯 Long Battery Life 🔋
🎯 Movie Streaming 🎬
🎯 Outdoor Viewing ☀️
🎯 Casual Gaming 🎮
🎯 Fast Charging
🎯 Rugged Usage 🛡️

Not Best For

🚫 Camera enthusiasts — dual-cam limits
🚫 Zoom photography — no telephoto
🚫 Wireless charging fans — unsupported feature
🚫 Compact-phone lovers — 218g+ weight
🚫 Wired-audio users — no 3.5mm jack
🚫 Ultrawide detail seekers — fixed focus, 8MP

🚫 Lightweight Phone Users ⚖️
🚫 Serious Photography 📸
🚫 Expandable Storage 💾
🚫 Flagship Gaming 🎮
🚫 Compact Phone Fans 📱
🚫 Wi-Fi 6 Users 📶

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