Poco X8 Pro Max
pending verification on sale
162.99 × 77.93 × 8.15 mm · 219 g
The Poco X8 Pro Max launched in India on 17 March 2026, went on sale on 23 March 2026 and costs ₹45,999 for the 12GB/256GB variant (current price, 24 October 2026).
It has MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, a 6.83-inch AMOLED 120Hz display, a 9,000 mAh battery with 100W charging and a 50 MP main camera.
Its overall score is 77/100, #16 of 76 phones we rank in India (2026-10-24).
- Price from
- ₹45,999 (current)
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
- Display
- 6.83" AMOLED 120Hz
- Battery
- 9,000 mAh, 100W
- Main camera
- 50 MP
- Water resistance
- IP68/IP69K
- Weight
- 219 g
- India launch
- 17 March 2026
- On sale in India
- 23 March 2026
Poco X8 Pro Max price in India
| Variant | Price | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12GB/256GB | ₹42,999 | launch | — | |
| 12GB/512GB | ₹46,999 | launch | — | |
| 12GB/256GB | ₹45,999 | current | — | |
| 12GB/512GB | ₹49,999 | current | — |
Poco X8 Pro Max specifications
Display
| Size | 6.83 inches |
|---|---|
| Panel | AMOLED |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz |
| LTPO | Not confirmed |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits (maker-stated) |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi (calculated) |
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s |
|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (chip, typical) | 2,660 single-core / 8,499 multi-core |
| RAM | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB |
| Expandable storage | Not confirmed |
Cameras
| Main camera | 50 MP, 1/1.95-inch sensor, f/1.5, OIS |
|---|---|
| Ultrawide camera | 8 MP, 1/4.0-inch sensor |
| Front camera | 20 MP |
| Rear video | Up to 4K; 4K up to 60 fps |
| 4K selfie video | Not confirmed |
Battery and charging
| Battery | 9,000 mAh |
|---|---|
| Wired charging | 100W |
| Wireless charging | Not confirmed |
| Charger in the box | Not confirmed |
Design and build
| Dimensions | 162.99 × 77.93 × 8.15 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 219 g |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame | Not confirmed |
| Colours | Not confirmed |
| Form factor | Bar (non-folding) |
Software
| OS at launch | Android 16, HyperOS 3 |
|---|---|
| OS upgrades promised | 4 years |
| Security updates promised | 6 years |
| Near-stock Android | No |
Connectivity and audio
| 5G | Yes |
|---|---|
| eSIM | Not confirmed |
| NFC | Not confirmed |
| Wi-Fi | Not confirmed |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | Not confirmed |
| Stereo speakers | Not confirmed |
Scores
Fixed 0–100 scales from specifications and chip benchmarks, not hands-on tests. How scores work
| Category | Score | Rank | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Overall: 77/100 | #16 of 76 | 98% |
| Camera | Camera: 36/100 | #47 of 87 | 100% |
| Video | Video: 83/100 | #21 of 47 | 75% |
| Selfie | Selfie: not enough data | — | 40% |
| Battery | Battery: 100/100 | #7 of 141 | 80% |
| Charging | Charging: 76/100 | #31 of 132 | 100% |
| Performance | Performance: 85/100 | #20 of 121 | 75% |
| Gaming | Gaming: not enough data | — | 50% |
| Display | Display: 88/100 | #36 of 127 | 89% |
| Software support | Software support: 77/100 | #44 of 97 | 100% |
| Durability | Durability: 95/100 | #52 of 141 | 80% |
| Audio | Audio: not enough data | — | 0% |
| Value | Value: 84/100 | #4 of 76 | 98% |
Where it stands against phones priced ₹34,000–₹57,000
- Its 9,000 mAh battery is larger than 90% of the 51 other phones priced ₹34,000–₹57,000 we track.
- Its 100W wired charging is faster than 86% of the 49 other phones priced ₹34,000–₹57,000 we track.
- Its 120Hz refresh rate is higher than only 0% of the 51 other phones priced ₹34,000–₹57,000 we track.
- Its MediaTek Dimensity 9500s (Geekbench 6 multi-core ~8,499) is faster than 91% of the 45 other phones priced ₹34,000–₹57,000 we track.
- Its 219 g weight is lighter than only 7% of the 46 other phones priced ₹34,000–₹57,000 we track.
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Questions
- What is the price of the Poco X8 Pro Max in India?
- 12GB/256GB: ₹45,999 (current, 2026-10-24); 12GB/512GB: ₹49,999 (current, 2026-10-24).
- When was the Poco X8 Pro Max launched in India?
- 17 March 2026; it went on sale on 23 March 2026.
- Which processor does the Poco X8 Pro Max use?
- MediaTek Dimensity 9500s.
- What is the battery capacity of the Poco X8 Pro Max?
- 9,000 mAh, with 100W wired charging.
- Does the Poco X8 Pro Max support 5G?
- Yes, the Poco X8 Pro Max supports 5G.
- Is the Poco X8 Pro Max waterproof?
- It is rated IP68/IP69K for water and dust resistance.
- How many years of updates will the Poco X8 Pro Max get?
- 4 years of OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates, as promised by Poco.
Sources
No maker or independent-lab link is published for this phone yet. The figures come from launch coverage and are marked pending verification.
Notes: India battery 9000mAh (global 8500mAh). Prices 42,999/46,999 per Business Today/press coverage (launch-index flags conflicts). Glass unresolved (Gorilla Glass 7i vs glass fibre back), left null. IP rating for the Max not separately confirmed: series coverage lists IP66/68/69/69K and teasers IP69K; stored IP68/IP69K. Update policy 4+6 comes from series launch coverage. Dimensions from a spec database (162.99x77.93x8.15, 219g; others say 218-220g). Wireless charging not stated (wired only 100W per sources). Chipset Dimensity 9500s is a new id.
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