Both Poco F9 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) has better resolution of 2772 x 1280 than Poco F9 Pro which has resolution of 2510 x 1156. Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more internal memory than Poco F9 Pro
| Name | Poco F9 Pro | Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.59 in | 6.83 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 8580 mAh | 9000 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 49999 | Rs. 52999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be November 26, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Poco F9 Pro is Rs. 49999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 17, 2026. The cost of Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) is Rs. 52999.
Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) has larger screen size of 6.83 inches in comparison to Poco F9 Pro's 6.59 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) has display density of 447 PPI & Poco F9 Pro has only 419 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.3% than Poco F9 Pro's ~ 89.8%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Both mobiles come with 12 GB RAM Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Poco F9 Pro (256 GB).
Poco F9 Pro's 200 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Poco F9 Pro will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s 20 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
| Name | Poco F9 Pro | Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | 2602BPC18G | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | November 26, 2026 (Expected) | March 17, 2026 |
| In The Box | 1 x Handset, 1 x Adapter, 1 x Type-C USB Cable, 1 x Sim Eject Tool, 1 x Protective Case, 1 x Quick Start Guide, 1 x Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.3 x 157.5 x 8.6 mm | 77.9 x 162.9 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 218 g | 218 g |
| Colors | Black, White, Light Green, Red (Burgundy) | Black, White, Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68.7 B) | Color AMOLED Screen (68.7 B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.59 inches, 1156 x 2510 pixels, 185 Hz | 6.83 inches, 1280 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 419 PPI | ~ 447 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.8% | ~ 90.3% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | |
| Brightness | 4500 nits (peak) | 2000 nits (HBM), 3500 nits (peak) |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+ | Yes, HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes | |
| Features | Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, BT.2020 | 3840Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Adaptive Refresh Rate 30(AOD)/60/90/120Hz TÜV Rheinland Low Blue light (Hardware Solution), TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland flicker free |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Ultra | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28a/n38/n41/n77/n78 | 5G SA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n77/n78, 5G NSA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 2,712,214 (Total) (v11) | |
| Geekbench Score | 8,254 (Multi Core) (v6) 2,596 (Single Core) 20,010 (OpenCL) 21,920 (Vulkan) | |
| 3DMark Score | 6,019 (Wild Life Extreme) (36.04 FPS) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC | Yes, with A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, Compass | Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E-Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Flicker Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Circle to Search with Google, Google Gemini, AI Writing, AI Speech Recognition, AI Interpreter | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68/IP69 | IP66/IP68/IP69/ IP69K |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 3D IceLoop Cooling System, X-axis Linear Motor | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 0.5µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 60mm (telephoto), 1/2.75", 0.64µm, PDAF (10cm - ∞), OIS, 2.5x optical zoom 8 MP (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.5 (Wide Angle) 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX800 | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Color spectrum sensor, HDR, panorama | Dynamic Shot, Motion Capture, Documents Mode, Potrait Mode, Pro Mode, 50MP Mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Voice Shutter, HDR, Panaroma, Google Lens, DUAL Video, Long Exposure, Timed Burst |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS | HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Mediatek Dimensity 9500s |
| CPU | 4.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.73 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M | |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Immortalis-G925 MC12 |
| NPU | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 8580 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 9000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast charging | Yes, 100W Fast charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 50W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 27W |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes | |