POCO X8 Power vs POCO X8 Pro Max
₹16,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The X8 Power starts ₹16,000 lower: ₹30,999 against ₹46,999 for the X8 Pro Max.
- The X8 Power has the bigger battery: 10,000 mAh against 9,000 mAh.
- Only the X8 Pro Max has an ultrawide camera. Only the X8 Pro Max stabilises its main camera optically (OIS), which helps in low light and on video.
Get the X8 Power for the lower price and the bigger battery. Get the X8 Pro Max for the ultrawide camera and a stabilised main camera.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 8GB + 128GB₹30,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹33,999
- 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.
X8 Power vs X8 Pro Max, answered
In India, the POCO X8 Power starts at ₹30,999 and the POCO X8 Pro Max starts at ₹46,999.
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Which is cheaper, the X8 Power or the X8 Pro Max?
The X8 Power, by ₹16,000. Starting prices: ₹30,999 for the X8 Power, ₹46,999 for the X8 Pro Max. The X8 Power comes in 2 versions, up to ₹33,999. The X8 Pro Max comes in 2 versions, up to ₹50,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the X8 Power or the X8 Pro Max?
The X8 Power, with 10,000 mAh to 9,000 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 they are close. Both have a 6.83-inch AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the X8 Pro Max has an ultrawide camera. The main cameras are 50MP main on the X8 Power 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 X8 Power runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, the X8 Pro Max the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP66, IP68 and IP69. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
They weigh about the same: 229 g and 220 g.
