Xiaomi 13 vs Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi 13
1category wins
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max
6category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max
Faster chip
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max
Bigger battery
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max
Faster charging
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max
Lighter body
Xiaomi 13
Best value for money
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 13 | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.36 | 6.83 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2400 | 2772 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1280 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 1900 | 3500 |
| PPI | 414 | 446 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Screen-to-body | 89.4 | 90 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi 13 | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.73 GHz Cortex-X925 & 3x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Immortalis-G925 MC11 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Dimensity 9500s |
| Process (nm) | 4 | 3 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | MIUI 14 | HyperOS 3 |
| OS Version | 13 | 16 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max +36%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max +68%AnTuTu
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max +73%| Spec | Xiaomi 13 | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 2,004 | 2,725 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 5,311 | 8,932 |
| AnTuTu | 1,757,044 | 3,032,039 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi 13 | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 13 | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 8K@24fps (HDR), 4K@24/30/60fps (HDR10 + , 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, 10-bit LOG), 1080p@30/120/240/960fps, 1080p@1920fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 960fps slow-motion |
| Features | Leica lens, color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 2 |
| Telephoto | 10 MP, f/2, 75mm, (telephoto) | — |
| ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, (ultrawide) | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.5, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 13 | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 32 MP, f/2, 22mm, (wide) | 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 13 | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4500 | 8500 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 67 | 100 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 50 | — |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi 13 | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back or silicone polymer back, aluminum frame | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 152.8 | 162.9 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8 | 8.2 |
| Weight (g) | 185 | 218 |
| Width (mm) | 71.5 | 77.9 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi 13 | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022, December 11 | 2026, March |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, December 14 | Available. Released 2026, March |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi 13 | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | — |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | — |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - International | — |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International | — |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 13 | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6 |
| infrared port | Yes | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I + B1c + B2a), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5), NavIC (L5) | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi 13 | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi 13 | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, IR blaster |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Both phones sit in the same price band, so the choice comes down to specs and brand preference.
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max packs a 8500 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Above 100,000 DZD you are paying for the chipset, camera tuning, and long-term software support, so weigh those against price.
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