Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Poco X8
We put both spec sheets side by side and found 19 differences across 28 checks. 9 answers are identical.
Xiaomi · 2026
18 Pro Max
- Screen size
- 6.9"
- Processor
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 El...
- Battery capacity
- 8500 mAh
- Launch price
- About 920 EUR
Xiaomi · 2026
Poco X8
- Screen size
- 6.83"
- Processor
- Qualcomm SM6435-AA Snapd...
- Battery capacity
- 8340 mAh
- Launch price
- About 360 EUR
Where they differ
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Audio
| Headphone jack | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | No | No |
Storage & memory
| microSD slot | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB |
Connectivity
| eSIM | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| Dual SIM | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Depends on region |
| Wi-Fi 7 | Yes | No |
| USB-C port | Yes | Yes |
| IR blaster | Yes | Yes |
Battery & charging
| Wireless charging | Yes, 50W | No |
|---|---|---|
| Reverse wireless charging | Yes | No |
| Charging speed | 100W wired, 50W wireless | 67W wired |
| Battery capacity | 8500 mAh | 8340 mAh |
Build & durability
| Water resistance | Yes, IP68 | Yes, IP68/IP69 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen protection | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3 | Yes |
| Weight | 235 g | 223 g |
Display
| 120Hz display | Yes, 160Hz | Yes, 120Hz |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9" | 6.83" |
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes (under display, ultrasonic) | Yes (under display, optical) |
Camera
| Telephoto / optical zoom | Yes, 3.2x | No |
|---|---|---|
| 4K video | Yes, up to 8K | No |
Basics
| Release date | 2026, September 23 | 2026, September 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (2 nm) | Qualcomm SM6435-AA Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4 nm) |
| Launch price | About 920 EUR | About 360 EUR |
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Specifications sourced from GSMArena, used under CC BY 4.0. Answers on this page are our own reading of those spec sheets. Manufacturers change hardware between regional variants, so check the retail listing before you buy on a single feature.