Poco X8 Pro Max has better RAM than Poco X2 (8GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, Poco X8 Pro Max has better resolution of 2772 x 1280 than Poco X2 (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Poco X2 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Poco X8 Pro Max |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.83 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 9000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP Quad | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 14990 | Rs. 42999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is February 04, 2020. The cost of Poco X2 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 14990. The launch Date of the second phone is March 17, 2026. The cost of Poco X8 Pro Max is Rs. 42999.
Poco X8 Pro Max has larger screen size of 6.83 inches in comparison to Poco X2 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.67 inch screen. Poco X2 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has IPS LCD Screen type where as Poco X8 Pro Max has AMOLED Screen type. Poco X8 Pro Max has display density of 447 PPI & Poco X2 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco X2 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91.9% than Poco X8 Pro Max's ~ 90.3%. Poco X2 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Poco X8 Pro Max has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Poco X8 Pro Max's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Poco X2 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Poco X2 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 64 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Poco X8 Pro Max's 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution.Poco X2 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20 MP + 2 MP Dual Front Camera in comparison to Poco X8 Pro Max's 20 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10 and the second one on 16 version.
| Name | Poco X2 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Poco X8 Pro Max |
| General | ||
| Model | X2 | 2602BPC18G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | 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 | February 04, 2020 | 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 | 76.6 x 165.3 x 8.79 mm | 77.9 x 162.9 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 208 g | 218 g |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (68.7 B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.83 inches, 1280 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 447 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91.9% | ~ 90.3% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Brightness | 2000 nits (HBM), 3500 nits (peak) | |
| Features | Screen Mirror/cast | 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, Dual Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Ultra | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 512 GB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | No | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 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, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | 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, Beidou, Glonass | Yes, with A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient light Sensor | Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E-Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Flicker Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| 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 | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/ IP69K | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | UFS2.1, LiquidCool Technology | 3D IceLoop Cooling System, X-axis Linear Motor |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP ƒ/1.7 (Main) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro Lens 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 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 |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Super Night Mode, AI Scene Detection, Ultra Wide Angle, Distortion Correction, Pro Mode, Portrait Mode, Panorama Mode, Slow Motion Capture | 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 @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 2 MP | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10, upgradable to v11 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 3 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G | Mediatek Dimensity 9500s |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.73 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver | |
| GPU | Adreno 618 | Immortalis-G925 MC12 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | 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 | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 9000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 27W Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 27W | |