Poco X8 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Poco X8 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Poco X8 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 1268 x 2756 than Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Poco X8 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Poco X8 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.59 in | 6.53 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5020 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 13 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 39999 | Rs. 10999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 17, 2026. The cost of Poco X8 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 39999. The launch Date of the second phone is August 4, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 10999.
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.59 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.53 inch screen. Poco X8 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type. Poco's phone has display density of 460 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.8% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 83.2%. Poco X8 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Poco X8 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 4 GB RAM. Poco X8 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 13 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Poco X8 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on v10 (Q) version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Poco X8 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | MZB0MVFIN, X8 Pro | Redmi 9 Prime |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 17, 2026 | August 4, 2020 |
| 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 | 75.19 x 157.53 x 8.38 mm | 77 x 163.3 x 9.1 mm |
| Weight | 201.47 g | 198 g |
| Colors | Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68.7 B) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.59 inches, 2756 x 1268 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.8% | ~ 83.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Brightness | 2000nts HBM ,3500nits Peak | |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes | |
| Features | Adaptive Refresh Rate 30(AOD)/60/90/120Hz TÜV Rheinland Low Blue light (Hardware Solution), TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland flicker free, 3840Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | 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, v6.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 2,300,000 (Total) (v11) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | yes with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Flicker Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes, P2i Technology | |
| IP Rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/ IP69K | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP | 13 MP ƒ/1.8 (Main) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| Features | Dynamic Shot, Motion Capture, Documents Mode, Potrait Mode, Pro Mode, 50MP Mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Voice Shutter, HDR, Panaroma, Google Lens | Digital Zoom, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP Punch Hole | 8 MP ƒ/2 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v10 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 3 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | MediaTek Helio G80 |
| CPU | 3.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.4 GHz Cortex-A725 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A725 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A725 | 2 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A75 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G720 MC8 | Mali-G52 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6500 mAh | 5020 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 27W | |
| Talk Time | 31 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 185 hours | |