Poco X8 Pro Max vs Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
Quick Comparison
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has better RAM than Poco X8 Pro Max. In terms of display resolution, Poco X8 Pro Max has better resolution of 2772 x 1280 than Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has more internal memory than Poco X8 Pro Max
| Name | Poco X8 Pro Max | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.83 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5800 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP + 32 MP + 13 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 44999 | Rs. 101990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 17, 2026. The cost of Poco X8 Pro Max is Rs. 44999. The launch Date of the second phone is November 19, 2024. The Expected cost of Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is Rs. 101990.
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max has larger screen size of 6.83 inches in comparison to Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro's 6.78 inch screen. Poco X8 Pro Max has AMOLED Screen type where as Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has LTPO AMOLED Screen type. Poco's phone has display density of 447 PPI & Asus's phone has only 388 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.3% than Asus's phone ~ 88.2%. Poco X8 Pro Max has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has 20.4:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro's larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Poco X8 Pro Max's lower 12 GB RAM. Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Poco X8 Pro Max (256 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera. Asus ROG Phone 9 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's 20 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 15 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Poco X8 Pro Max | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro |
| General | ||
| Model | 2602BPC18G | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | March 17, 2026 | November 19, 2024 |
| 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 | Clear Case, USB-C to USB-C cable (120 cm), Ejector pin (SIM tray needle), USB power adapter (65-Watt), Documentation (user guide, warranty card) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 162.9 x 8.2 mm | 76.8 x 163.8 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 218 g | 227 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue | Phantom Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68.7 B) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.83 inches, 1280 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 185 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.4:9 |
| PPI | ~ 447 PPI | ~ 388 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.3% | ~ 88.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Brightness | 2000 nits (HBM), 3500 nits (peak) | |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | Yes, HDR10 |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes | Yes, LTPO |
| Features | 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 | HDR10, 1600 nits (HBM), 2500 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Ultra | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4 |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | 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 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v1.4 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | 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 | GNSS support GPS(L1/L5), Glonass(L1), Galileo(E1/E5a), BeiDou(B1i/B1c/B2a), QZSS(L1/L5) and NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E-Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Flicker Sensor | Accelerometer, E-compass, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor, Ambient-light sensor, AirTrigger |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| 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 | IP66/IP68/IP69/ IP69K | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 3D IceLoop Cooling System, X-axis Linear Motor | AnTuTu: 3042971, GeekBench: 10179, 3DMark: 6599 LPDDR5X RAM, Multi-Magnet Dual Stereo Speakers, Tri-microphones with ASUS Noise Reduction Technology, Esim Support |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 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 | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, gimbal OIS, Sony Lytia 700 32 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 1/3.2", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony Lytia 700 | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 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 | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 32 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 3 | ROG UI |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 9500s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| CPU | 3.73 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 4.32 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Prime Core@4.32 GHz & 6x Performance Core@3.53 GHz | |
| GPU | Immortalis-G925 MC12 | Adreno 830 |
| 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 | 9000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5800 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast charging | Yes, 65W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 27W | Yes, 10W |