Poco X8 Pro Max has better RAM than Poco X8 5G. In terms of display resolution, Poco X8 Pro Max has better resolution of 2772 x 1280 than Poco X8 5G which has resolution of 2740 x 1240. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Poco X8 Pro Max | Poco X8 5G |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.83 in | 6.74 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5700 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP + 13 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 42999 | Rs. 29990 |
The launch Date of the first phone is March 17, 2026. The cost of Poco X8 Pro Max is Rs. 42999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be May 09, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Poco X8 5G is Rs. 29990.
Poco X8 Pro Max has larger screen size of 6.83 inches in comparison to Poco X8 5G's 6.74 inch screen. There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Poco X8 5G has display density of 451 PPI & Poco X8 Pro Max has only 447 PPI display density. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Poco X8 Pro Max's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Poco X8 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
They both have the same 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera. Poco X8 5G 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.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
| Name | Poco X8 Pro Max | Poco X8 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | 2602BPC18G | X8 |
| 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 | May 09, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 162.9 x 8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68.7 B) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.83 inches, 1280 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.74 inches, 1240 x 2740 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 447 PPI | ~ 451 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.3% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | |
| 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 | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Ultra | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | |
| 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 |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v6.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 3,100,000 (Total) (v11) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC | Yes with A-GPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Proximity | |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/ IP69K | IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| 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 + 13 MP + 8 MP |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, panorama | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 32 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 3 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 9500s | |
| CPU | 3.73 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Immortalis-G925 MC12 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 9000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5700 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast charging | Yes, 80W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 27W | |