iQOO 15 vs POCO X8 Pro Max
₹39,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The X8 Pro Max starts ₹39,000 lower: ₹46,999 against ₹85,999 for the iQOO 15.
- The X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery: 9,000 mAh against 7,000 mAh.
- The iQOO 15 has the better screen on paper: smoother (144Hz against 120Hz), brighter (6,000 nits against 3,500) and sharper (2K against 1.5K).
- Only the iQOO 15 has a zoom camera, a 50MP 3x periscope.
- Only the iQOO 15 lists wireless charging, at 40W.
Get the iQOO 15 for the better screen, the zoom camera and wireless charging. Get the X8 Pro Max for the lower price and the bigger battery.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 12GB + 256GB₹85,999
- 16GB + 512GB₹93,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹46,999
- 12GB + 512GB₹50,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
iQOO 15 vs X8 Pro Max, answered
In India, the iQOO 15 starts at ₹85,999 and the POCO X8 Pro Max starts at ₹46,999.
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Which is cheaper, the iQOO 15 or the X8 Pro Max?
The X8 Pro Max, by ₹39,000. Starting prices: ₹46,999 for the X8 Pro Max, ₹85,999 for the iQOO 15. The iQOO 15 comes in 2 versions, up to ₹93,999. The X8 Pro Max comes in 2 versions, up to ₹50,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the iQOO 15 or the X8 Pro Max?
The X8 Pro Max, with 9,000 mAh to 7,000 mAh. Both charge at 100W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the iQOO 15's: it is smoother (144Hz to 120Hz) and brighter (6,000 to 3,500 nits). The iQOO 15 has a 6.85-inch AMOLED at 144Hz, the X8 Pro Max a 6.83-inch AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the iQOO 15 has a zoom camera. The main cameras are 50MP Sony IMX921 main (f/1.88, OIS) on the iQOO 15 and 50MP main (OIS) on the X8 Pro Max. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The iQOO 15 runs the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, the X8 Pro Max the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP68 and IP69. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
They weigh about the same: 216.2 g and 220 g.
