POCO F9 ultra vs POCO X8 Pro Max: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: POCO F9 ultra vs POCO X8 Pro Max. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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POCO F9 ultraPOCO F9 ultraGlobal · 12GB · 256GB
POCO X8 Pro MaxPOCO X8 Pro MaxGlobal · 12GB · 256GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
POCO F9 ultra
POCO F9 ultra
Global · 12GB · 256GB
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POCO X8 Pro Max
POCO X8 Pro Max
Global · 12GB · 256GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 10 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		9.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 8.8Design & Materials 8.5Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 8.9Performance & Hardware 8.6Performance & Hardware
Camera score 8.4Camera 7.3Camera
Connectivity score 8.6 Connectivity 8.2 Connectivity
Battery score 8.7 Battery 8.7 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.1
5 reviews
9.3
91 reviews

Technical specifications of the POCO F9 ultra vs POCO X8 Pro Max

Specs where to buy POCO F9 ultra POCO F9 ultra
Global · 12GB · 256GB 		POCO X8 Pro Max price compare POCO X8 Pro Max
Global · 12GB · 256GB
Inches 6.9" 6.83"
Resolution QHD QHD
Usable surface 91% useful 90% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 77.9 mm
163.5 mm
8.4 mm 		77.9 mm
163.0 mm
8.2 mm
Weight 235 g 219 g
Micro SnapD. 8 Elite G5
Octa-Core 		Dimensity 9500s
Octa-Core
RAM 12 GB RAM 12 GB RAM
Storage 256 GB 256 GB
AnTuTu 3.889.765
v11 		3.085.998
v11
Battery 8050 mAh 8500 mAh
Main Camera 1
200 Mpx · ƒ/1.69
ISOCELL HP5
2 3 		1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.5
Light Fusion 600
2
Selfie Camera SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 20 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 16 Android 16

Brand
Brand POCO POCO
Aliases 26077PC53G 2602BPC18G

Release Date
Release date September 2026,
7 days ago 		March 2026,
5 months ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

POCO F9 ultra
POCO X8 Pro Max
POCO F9 ultra
POCO X8 Pro Max
Size
77.9 mm • 163.5 mm • 8.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
77.9 mm • 163.0 mm • 8.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 235 g 219 g
Usable surface 91 % 90 %
Materials Polycarbonate Aluminium alloy, Fiberglass
Resistance IP68
IP69 		IP68
IP69
Colors
Black
Violet
Black
White
Blue
Green
Orange

Screen
Diagonal 6.9" 6.83"
Type AMOLED • TCL Display AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Resolution QHD
1200 x 2608 px 		QHD
1280 x 2772 px
Density 416 Pixels per inch 447 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 185 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 480 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 4500 cd/m²
  • Brightness - 2200 cd/m²
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • DC dimming
  • 12 Bits panel (10-bit +2-bit FRC)
  • Dolby Vision
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dragontrail Pro glass
  • Xiaomi Longjing Glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • LTPO (Low Temperature PolySilicon oxide)
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • SGS Certified
  • TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free Certified
  • TÜV Low Blue Light
  • 3840 Hz PWM
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 480 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 3500 cd/m²
  • 8000000:1 contrast ratio
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • 12 Bits panel (10-bit +2-bit FRC)
  • Dolby Vision
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.6
8.9
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.4
9.3
Is it comfortable?
9.0
9.0
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
10
9.3
Number of reviews
5 reviews
91 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
CPU 2x4.61 GHz ARM + 6x3.63 GHz ARM 1x3,73 GHz C1 Ultra + 3x3 GHz C1 Premium + 4x2,4 GHz C1 Pro
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 3 nm 3 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Adreno 840 1.2 GHz Immortalis-G925 MC12

RAM
RAM 12 GB 12 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
3.889.765
Antutu v11
Overall performance better than 99% of devices
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3.085.998
Antutu v11
Overall performance better than 97% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 256 GB 256 GB
Type UFS Storage 4.1 UFS Storage 4.1
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • RGB
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 2 microphones

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system Yes Yes
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
10
9.4
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
10
9.9
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.8
9.6
Number of reviews
5 reviews
91 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Triple rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 200 Mpx 50 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.69 ƒ/ 1.5
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Samsung ISOCELL HP5 Omnivision Light Fusion 600
Type ISOCELL CMOS
ISO -- --
Pixel size 0.80 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/1.56" 1/1.95"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle + Macro

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
50 Mpx
8 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
102°
--
Sensor
Omnivision OV50M
Unknown
Type
ISOCELL
CMOS
Pixel size
0.61 µm
--
Pixel Binning
1-4 (2x2)
--
Sensor size
1/2.76"
--
3
Camera type

Telephoto lens
--
Resolution
50 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 3.0
Optical zoom
5.0x
View angle
--
Sensor
Samsung S5KJN5
Type
ISOCELL
Pixel size
0.64 µm
Pixel Binning
1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size
1/2.76"

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
1920 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Tracking AF
  • Flicker sensor
  • Noise reduction
  • Time-Lapse
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Laser autofocus (LAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode
  • RAW 12 bits
  • Flicker sensor
  • Noise reduction
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Laser autofocus (LAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 32 Mpx 20 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Omnivision OV32D Unknown
Type CMOS Unknown
Pixel size 0.61 µm --
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) --
Sensor size 1/3.6" --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.6
7.9
Quality of nighttime photos
8.2
7.0
Quality of selfies
9.2
7.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
9.6
8.5
Number of reviews
5 reviews
91 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n20 (800)
  • n26 (850)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n48 (3500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n18 (850)
  • n20 (800)
  • n26 (850)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n48 (3500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
No official network bands
No official network bands

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM / eSIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM / eSIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WiFi 7 (802.11be)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WiFi 7 (802.11be)
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 6.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 6.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • Apt-x Adaptive
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • BeiDou (B2)
  • NavIC System
  • QZSS (L1 + L5)
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • BeiDou (B2)
  • NavIC System
  • QZSS (L1 + L5)

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.2
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 2.0

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- --
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- --

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • No official network bands
  • VoNR
  • eSIM
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • No official network bands
  • eSIM

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.2
9.3
Quality of the GPS
10
9.2
And the WiFi?
9.4
9.5
Number of reviews
5 reviews
91 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
8050 mAh
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8500 mAh
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Type Si-Carbon Li-Ion Si-Carbon Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes,
100.0W 		Yes,
100.0W
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 0%
    One day
  • 60%
    More than one day
  • 40%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 13%
    One day
  • 47%
    More than one day
  • 38%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
5 reviews
91 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • HyperOS 3.X (Android 16)
    Android 16 , 1 year ago
  • HyperOS 3.X (Android 16)
    Android 16 , 1 year ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 20%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 80%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 85%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 11%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 25%
    Once a year
  • 25%
    Every six months
  • 50%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 1%
    Once a year
  • 44%
    Every six months
  • 52%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
5 reviews
91 reviews
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