Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Poco M8x
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
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Xiaomi Poco M8x
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Faster charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Higher-resolution camera
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Better display
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Lighter body
Xiaomi Poco M8x
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Panel Type | LTPO AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2624 | 1600 |
| Resolution Width | 1208 | 720 |
| Refresh Rate | 2160 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 4000 | — |
| PPI | 418 | 254 |
| Glass Type | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Screen-to-body | 91.6 | 86.2 |
| unknown | Secondary display (on the back): LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, BT.2020, 4000 nits (peak) 2.9 inches, 596 x 976 pixels | — |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x5.01 GHz Prime + 3x4.03 GHz Performance + 3x3.74 GHz Performance) | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 850 | Adreno 613 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 |
| Process (nm) | 2 | 4 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | HyperOS 4 | — |
| OS Version | 17 | 16 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| cardslot | No | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| unknown | UFS 4.1 | UFS 2.2 |
| Variants | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 8K@30fps (HDR), 4K@30/60/120fps (HDR10+, 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, 10-bit LOG), 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lens, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR |
| Count | 3 | 1 |
| periscope telephoto | 200 MP, f/2.4, 75mm, (periscope telephoto) | — |
| ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, (ultrawide) | — |
| Wide | 200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 50 MP, f/2.2, 21mm, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 8500 | 7900 |
| Chemistry | Si/C Li-Ion | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | 100 | 45 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 50 | — |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Dragon Crystal Glass 3), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic back or silicone polymer (eco leather), plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 163.4 | 170.1 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.4 | 8.8 |
| unknown | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) | IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) |
| Weight (g) | 235 | 232 |
| Width (mm) | 77.6 | 78.4 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, September 23 | 2026, August 21 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, September 23 | Coming soon. Exp. release 2026, August 27 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| 2gbands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3gbands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 |
| 4gbands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66, 71 | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41 |
| 5gbands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89 SA/NSA | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.1 |
| infraredport | Yes | — |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.2 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | — |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| 3 5mmjack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (3 speakers, with Dolby Atmos) | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| unknown | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio Snapdragon sound | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| unknown | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | — |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and Xiaomi Poco M8x are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max packs a 8500 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 200 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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