Poco X8 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Quick Comparison
Both Poco X8 Pro Max and Sony Xperia 1 VIII comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Poco X8 Pro Max has better resolution of 2772 x 1280 than Sony Xperia 1 VIII which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Poco X8 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.83 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 48 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 44999 | Rs. 149990 |
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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 May 13, 2026. The Expected cost of Sony Xperia 1 VIII is Rs. 149990.
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max has larger screen size of 6.83 inches in comparison to Sony Xperia 1 VIII's 6.5 inch screen. Poco X8 Pro Max has AMOLED Screen type where as Sony Xperia 1 VIII has LTPO OLED Screen type. Poco's phone has display density of 447 PPI & Sony's phone has only 396 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.3% than Sony's phone ~ 86.5%. Poco X8 Pro Max has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Sony Xperia 1 VIII has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles 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 outclasses Sony Xperia 1 VIII's 48 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple 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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII's 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Poco X8 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
| General | ||
| Model | 2602BPC18G | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | March 17, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
| 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 | 74 x 162 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 218 g | 200 g |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue | Graphite Black, Iolite Silver, Garnet Red, Gold |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68.7 B) | Color LTPO OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.83 inches, 1280 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 447 PPI | ~ 396 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.3% | ~ 86.5% |
| 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 |
| 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 | HDR |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | No |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Ultra | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | |
| 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 | 5G (sub-6GHz) / 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7 802.11 be (2.4GHz / 5GHz) 2 x 2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| 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, BDS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E-Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Flicker Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Barometer, Compass |
| 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 | IP65 |
| 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 | 48 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.35", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 48 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual-pixel PDAF (15cm - ∞), OIS, 2.9x optical zoom 48 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide) 16mm (ultrawide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF |
| 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 | Zeiss optics |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 4K @ 120/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 12 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 3 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 9500s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| CPU | 3.73 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 4.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M | |
| GPU | Immortalis-G925 MC12 | Adreno 840 |
| NPU | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| 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 | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast charging | Yes, 30W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 27W | Yes |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes | |