POCO X5 Pro 5G vs POCO X8 Pro Max: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: POCO X5 Pro 5G vs POCO X8 Pro Max. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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POCO X5 Pro 5GPOCO X5 Pro 5GGlobal · 6GB · 128GB
POCO X8 Pro MaxPOCO X8 Pro MaxGlobal · 12GB · 256GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
POCO X5 Pro 5G
POCO X5 Pro 5G
Global · 6GB · 128GB
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POCO X8 Pro Max
POCO X8 Pro Max
Global · 12GB · 256GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		9.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 7.2Design & Materials 8.4Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 6.8Performance & Hardware 8.6Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.1Camera 7.3Camera
Connectivity score 7.7 Connectivity 8.2 Connectivity
Battery score 6.3 Battery 8.6 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.7
108 reviews
9.3
103 reviews

Technical specifications of the POCO X5 Pro 5G vs POCO X8 Pro Max

Specs POCO X5 Pro 5G prices POCO X5 Pro 5G
Global · 6GB · 128GB 		POCO X8 Pro Max price compare POCO X8 Pro Max
Global · 12GB · 256GB
Inches 6.67" 6.83"
Resolution FHD+ QHD
Usable surface 86% useful 90% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 76.0 mm
162.9 mm
7.9 mm 		77.9 mm
163.0 mm
8.2 mm
Weight 181 g 219 g
Micro SnapD. 778
Octa-Core 		Dimensity 9500s
Octa-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 12 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 256 GB
AnTuTu 691.000
v11 		3.085.998
v11
Battery 5000 mAh 8500 mAh
Main Camera 1
108 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
S5KHM2
2 3 		1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.5
Light Fusion 600
2
Selfie Camera SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.4 SELF 20 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 14 Upside-down cake Android 16

Brand
Brand POCO POCO
Aliases 22101320G, Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed Edition 2602BPC18G

Release Date
Release date February 2023,
3 years ago 		March 2026,
7 months ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

POCO X5 Pro 5G
POCO X8 Pro Max
POCO X5 Pro 5G
POCO X8 Pro Max
Size
76.0 mm • 162.9 mm • 7.9 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 181 g 219 g
Usable surface 86 % 90 %
Materials Plastic Aluminium alloy, Fiberglass
Resistance IP53 IP68
IP69
Colors
Black
Blue
Yellow
Black
White
Blue
Green
Orange

Screen
Diagonal 6.67" 6.83"
Type AMOLED AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2400 px 		QHD
1280 x 2772 px
Brightness 500 nits --
Peak brightness -- 3500 nits
Maximum brightness (HBM) 900 nits --
Density 395 Pixels per inch 447 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • 1920 Hz PWM
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 240 Hz
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • 5000000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10
  • DCI-P3
  • DC dimming
  • Full sRGB standard
  • 10 Bits panel
  • Dolby Vision
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 3D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • 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
  • 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?
8.1
8.9
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.1
9.3
Is it comfortable?
9.0
8.9
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.5
9.3
Number of reviews
108 reviews
103 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
CPU 1×Cortex-A78 2.4GHz + 3×Cortex-A78 2.2GHz+ 4xCortex-A55 1.9 GHz 1x3,73 GHz Cortex-X925 + 3x3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 4x2,4 GHz Cortex-A720
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 6 nm 3 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Adreno 642L Immortalis-G925 MC11

RAM
RAM 6 GB 12 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM RAM LPDDR5X

Antutu
Score
691.000
Antutu v11
Overall performance better than 77% of devices
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3.085.998
Antutu v11
Overall performance better than 97% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 256 GB
Type UFS Storage 2.2 UFS Storage 4.1
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the side Yes, in screen

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

Audio

Audio
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 2 microphones
  • 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?
8.9
9.4
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.2
9.9
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.7
9.6
Number of reviews
108 reviews
103 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 108 Mpx 50 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 1.5
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Samsung S5KHM2 Omnivision Light Fusion 600
Type ISOCELL CMOS
ISO -- --
Pixel size 0.70 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning 1-9 (3x3) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/1.52" 1/1.95"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
8 Mpx
8 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Samsung S5K4H7
Unknown
Type
PureCel
CMOS
Pixel size
1.12 µm
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/4"
--
3
Camera type

Macro lens
--
Resolution
2 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Optical zoom
--
View angle
--
Sensor
Omnivision OV02B10
Type
CMOS
Pixel size
1.75 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
1/5"

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode
  • 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 16 Mpx 20 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.4 ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Omnivision OV16A1Q Unknown
Type PureCel Unknown
Pixel size 1.00 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/3.06" --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.5
7.9
Quality of nighttime photos
7.1
6.8
Quality of selfies
7.5
7.4
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.0
8.5
Number of reviews
108 reviews
103 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • 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)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • 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)
  • B8 (900)
  • 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

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • 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)
  • 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 5.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 6.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC

Navigation
Navigation
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • 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
  • 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
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • VoWiFi
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • No official network bands
  • eSIM

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.1
9.3
Quality of the GPS
9.0
9.2
And the WiFi?
9.2
9.5
Number of reviews
108 reviews
103 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
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8500 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Si-Carbon Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes,
67.0W 		Yes,
100.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Reverse charging (27W)
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 6%
    Less than a day
  • 32%
    One day
  • 49%
    More than one day
  • 11%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 13%
    One day
  • 50%
    More than one day
  • 37%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
108 reviews
103 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • HyperOS (Android 14)
    Android 14 Upside-down cake, 3 years 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?
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 80%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 17%
    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?
  • 4%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 60%
    Every six months
  • 30%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 1%
    Once a year
  • 45%
    Every six months
  • 51%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
108 reviews
103 reviews
Prices
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