Poco X8 Pro Max vs OnePlus 9 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Poco X8 Pro Max and OnePlus 9 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, OnePlus 9 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 3216 x 1440 than Poco X8 Pro Max which has resolution of 2772 x 1280. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Poco X8 Pro Max | OnePlus 9 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.83 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 41999 | Rs. 54999 |
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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. 41999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 23, 2021. The cost of OnePlus 9 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 54999.
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max has larger screen size of 6.83 inches in comparison to OnePlus 9 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Poco X8 Pro Max has AMOLED Screen type where as OnePlus 9 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) has Screen type. OnePlus's phone has display density of 525 PPI & Poco's phone has only 447 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, OnePlus's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.8% than Poco's phone ~ 90.3%. Poco X8 Pro Max has 20:9 aspect ratio where as OnePlus 9 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 12 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max's 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines OnePlus 9 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Poco X8 Pro Max will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to OnePlus 9 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 16 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 11 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Poco X8 Pro Max | OnePlus 9 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | 2602BPC18G | 9 Pro |
| 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 |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | March 17, 2026 | March 23, 2021 |
| 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 | 77.9 x 162.9 x 8.2 mm | 73.6 x 163.2 x 8.7 mm |
| Weight | 218 g | 197 g |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68.7 B) | Color Fluid AMOLED (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.83 inches, 1280 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1440 x 3216 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 447 PPI | ~ 525 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.3% | ~ 90.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Brightness | 2000 nits (HBM), 3500 nits (peak) | |
| 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 | Hyper Touch, Reading Mode, Night Mode, Vibrant Color Effect Pro, Motion Graphics Smoothing, Ultra-high Video Resolution, Adaptive Display, Curved Display |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Ultra | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | No | |
| 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 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.1 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | 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 | yes with A-GPS, Glonass, GLONASS, Beidou |
| 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, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core, Flick-detect Sensor, Front RGB 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 |
| IP Rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/ IP69K | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 3D IceLoop Cooling System, X-axis Linear Motor | Alert Slider |
| 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 | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 8 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) Telephoto 2 MP ƒ/2.4 Monochrome |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX789 | |
| OIS | Yes | 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, DUAL Video, Long Exposure, Timed Burst | Co-Developed by Hasselblad, Nightscape, Super Macro, UltraShot HDR, Smart Scene Recognition, Portrait mode, Pro mode, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 120/30/60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 16 MP ƒ/2.4 Punch Hole, Autofocus, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v11, upgradable to v12 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 3 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 9500s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| CPU | 3.73 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3x2.XX GHz Kryo 680 & 4x1.XX GHz Kryo 680 | |
| GPU | Immortalis-G925 MC12 | Adreno 660 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV |
| Video | Yes | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 |
| 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 | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast charging | Yes, 65W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 50W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 27W | Yes |