Poco X8 Pro Max vs Poco X9 Pro
Quick Comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max has better RAM than Poco X9 Pro. In terms of display resolution, Poco X8 Pro Max has better resolution of 2772 x 1280 than Poco X9 Pro which has resolution of 1268 x 2756. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Poco X8 Pro Max | Poco X9 Pro |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.83 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 48999 | Rs. 34990 |
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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. 48999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be March 17, 2027 (Expected). The cost of Poco X9 Pro is Rs. 34990.
Display comparison
Poco X9 Pro has screen size of 6.67 inches which falls short to Poco X8 Pro Max's 6.83 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. Poco X9 Pro has display density of 455 PPI & Poco X8 Pro Max has only 447 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco X8 Pro Max has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.3% than Poco X9 Pro's ~ 89.8%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Poco X9 Pro's lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max has 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Poco X9 Pro's 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera. Poco X9 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 17 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Poco X8 Pro Max | Poco X9 Pro |
| General | ||
| Model | 2602BPC18G | |
| 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 17, 2027 (Expected) |
| 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 | |
| Weight | 218 g | |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68.7 B) | Color AMOLED Screen (68.7 B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.83 inches, 1280 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.67 inches, 2756 x 1268 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 447 PPI | ~ 455 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.3% | ~ 89.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | |
| Brightness | 2000 nits (HBM), 3500 nits (peak) | 2000nts HBM ,6500nits Peak |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes | |
| 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 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| 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 | 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, v6.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, 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. Up to tri-band: GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC | Yes |
| 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 | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Flicker Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | 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 | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/ IP69K | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 3D IceLoop Cooling System, X-axis Linear Motor | |
| 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 + 8 MP |
| 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 | Dynamic Shot, Motion Capture, Documents Mode, Potrait Mode, Pro Mode, 50MP Mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Voice Shutter, HDR, Panaroma, Google Lens |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 32 MP Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v17 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 3 | HyperOS 4 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 9500s | Mediatek Dimensity 9500 |
| 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 | |
| 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 | 7000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast charging | Yes, 120W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 27W | Yes, 27W |