iQOO Neo 10 vs POCO X8 Pro Max
₹3,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The iQOO Neo 10 starts ₹3,000 lower: ₹43,999 against ₹46,999 for the X8 Pro Max.
- The X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery: 9,000 mAh against 7,000 mAh. The iQOO Neo 10 charges faster, though: 120W against 100W.
- The iQOO Neo 10 has the better screen on paper: smoother (144Hz against 120Hz) and brighter (5,500 nits against 3,500).
- The X8 Pro Max is promised more software updates: 4 OS updates and 6 years of security updates, against 3 OS updates for the iQOO Neo 10.
- The iQOO Neo 10 is the lighter phone: 206 g against 220 g.
- The X8 Pro Max is better sealed against dust and water: IP66 and IP68 and IP69 against IP65. Only it is rated to survive a dunk in water.
Get the iQOO Neo 10 for the lower price, faster charging and the better screen. Get the X8 Pro Max for the bigger battery, longer software support and better water protection.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 8GB + 256GB₹43,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹48,999
- 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 Neo 10 vs X8 Pro Max, answered
In India, the iQOO Neo 10 starts at ₹43,999 and the POCO X8 Pro Max starts at ₹46,999.
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Which is cheaper, the iQOO Neo 10 or the X8 Pro Max?
The iQOO Neo 10, by ₹3,000. Starting prices: ₹43,999 for the iQOO Neo 10, ₹46,999 for the X8 Pro Max. The iQOO Neo 10 comes in 2 versions, up to ₹48,999. The X8 Pro Max comes in 2 versions, up to ₹50,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the iQOO Neo 10 or the X8 Pro Max?
The X8 Pro Max, with 9,000 mAh to 7,000 mAh. For charging, the iQOO Neo 10 is quicker: 120W to 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 Neo 10's: it is smoother (144Hz to 120Hz) and brighter (5,500 to 3,500 nits). The iQOO Neo 10 has a 6.78-inch AMOLED at 144Hz, the X8 Pro Max a 6.83-inch AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP Sony main (f/1.79, OIS) on the iQOO Neo 10 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 Neo 10 runs the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, the X8 Pro Max the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s.
Which gets more software updates?
The X8 Pro Max. It is promised 4 OS updates and 6 years of security updates; the iQOO Neo 10, 3 OS updates.
Which is better protected against water?
The X8 Pro Max, rated IP66, IP68 and IP69 to the iQOO Neo 10's IP65. Only the X8 Pro Max is rated to survive a dunk. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The iQOO Neo 10, at 206 g to 220 g.
