Compare the key specs first, then explore the full specifications below.
MediaTek Dimensity 9500s (3 nm)
12/256GB · Documented international reference; inner display for foldables
| SPECIFICATION | POCO X8 Pro Max · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 18 Pro · 256GB / 12GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 16, Xiaomi HyperOS 3 | iOS 27 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s (3 nm) | Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core: 1x Cortex-X925 3.73GHz + 3x Cortex-X4 3.3GHz + 4x Cortex-A720 2.4GHz | Hexa-core (2x4.93 GHz + 4x2.64 GHz) |
| GPU | Immortalis-G925 MC11 (official Xiaomi specification) | Apple GPU (7-core graphics) |
| SPECIFICATION | POCO X8 Pro Max · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 18 Pro · 256GB / 12GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 6.83 in | 6.3 in |
| Refresh Rate | Up to 120 Hz | Adaptive 120Hz ProMotion |
| Display Type | AMOLED, 68 billion colors, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 3840Hz PWM dimming | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision |
| Resolution | 1280 x 2772 pixels | 1206 x 2622 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel Density |
Apple A20 Pro (2 nm)
12/256GB · International Nano-SIM battery scenario
| ~447 ppi |
| ~460 ppi |
| Brightness | 800 nits typical; 2000 nits HBM; 3500 nits peak (25% screen area) | 1000 nits typical, 1600 nits HDR, 3000 nits peak outdoor |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~90.3% (GSMArena calculation) | ~89.4% |
| Display Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Ceramic Shield 2, anti-reflective coating |
| SPECIFICATION | POCO X8 Pro Max · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 18 Pro · 256GB / 12GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 8500 mAh | 4056 mAh |
| Battery Type | Silicon-carbon rechargeable battery (16% silicon content) | Li-Ion; regional capacity varies |
| Charging | 100W HyperCharge wired, up to 100W PPS; up to 27W reverse wired | Wired PD3.2 AVS, 50% in 15min; MagSafe/Qi2 25W; 4.5W reverse wired |
| SPECIFICATION | POCO X8 Pro Max · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 18 Pro · 256GB / 12GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Main Camera System | Dual: 50MP wide + 8MP ultrawide | 48MP main + 48MP periscope telephoto 4x + 48MP ultrawide; LiDAR |
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 48 MP |
| Main Camera Details | 50MP wide, Light Fusion 600, f/1.5, 1/1.95-inch sensor, 1.6µm 4-in-1 super pixel, OIS, PDAF; 8MP ultrawide f/2.2 | 48MP f/1.5-4.0 24mm main 1/1.28-inch dual pixel PDAF OIS; 48MP f/2.8 100mm periscope 4x optical zoom OIS; 48MP f/2.2 13mm 120-degree ultrawide |
| Camera Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama, portrait, Pro mode, motion tracking focus, long exposure | LiDAR scanner, HDR, panorama, dual-LED flash, variable aperture |
| Camera Video | 4K at 30/60fps; 1080p at 30/60/120/240/960fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+ (supported modes vary) | 4K Dolby Vision up to 120fps; ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, spatial video |
| SPECIFICATION | POCO X8 Pro Max · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 18 Pro · 256GB / 12GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie Camera | 20MP front camera, HDR, portrait | 18MP Center Stage front camera, Face ID |
| Selfie Video | 1080p at 30/60fps; 720p at 30fps | 4K Dolby Vision up to 60fps |
| SPECIFICATION | POCO X8 Pro Max · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 18 Pro · 256GB / 12GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| SPECIFICATION | POCO X8 Pro Max · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 18 Pro · 256GB / 12GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | No microSD card slot | No |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | NVMe |
| SPECIFICATION | POCO X8 Pro Max · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 18 Pro · 256GB / 12GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 77.9 x 8.2 mm | 150 x 71.9 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 218 g | 211 g |
| Build | Gorilla Glass 7i front, aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back | Ceramic Shield 2 glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum and Ceramic Shield glass back |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM + eSIM; up to two active lines (region/carrier dependent) | Nano-SIM + eSIM international; eSIM-only USA; dual Nano-SIM China |
| Protection | IP68 (freshwater up to 2m for 30 min, official); IP69K in select markets | IP68 dust/water resistant, up to 6m for 30 minutes |
| SPECIFICATION | POCO X8 Pro Max · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 18 Pro · 256GB / 12GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeaker | Symmetrical stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos | Stereo speakers |
| Headphone Jack | No 3.5mm headphone jack | No 3.5mm jack |
| Audio | Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Audio Wireless; Dolby Atmos; 2-microphone array | Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, stereo speakers |
| SPECIFICATION | POCO X8 Pro Max · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 18 Pro · 256GB / 12GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | 5G SA/NSA, Sub-6 | 5G SA/NSA/Sub6, mmWave US model |
| Radio | FM radio not specified in official global specifications | No FM radio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 / 6 / 5 / 4, dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz; Wi-Fi Direct, Miracast, MLO | Wi-Fi 7, tri-band |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0, Dual Bluetooth; SBC, AAC, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3, ASHA, Auracast | 6.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS L1+L5, GLONASS G1, BDS B1I+B1C+B2a+B2b, Galileo E1+E5a+E5b, QZSS L1+L5, NavIC L1+L5 | Dual-frequency GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Supported; functionality varies by market | NFC, Apple Pay |
| USB | USB Type-C, USB PD 3.0/2.0, OTG and reverse wired charging | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort |
| Infrared | Infrared blaster | No IR blaster |
| SPECIFICATION | POCO X8 Pro Max · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 18 Pro · 256GB / 12GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors & Features | Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint, proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, flicker sensor, X-axis vibration motor | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, UWB, satellite SOS |
| SPECIFICATION | POCO X8 Pro Max · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 18 Pro · 256GB / 12GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, March 17 | 2026, September 09 |
| Status | Available; released 2026, March 17 | Available. Released 2026, September 18 |
| SPECIFICATION | POCO X8 Pro Max · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 18 Pro · 256GB / 12GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Orange, Blue, White, Black (availability varies by region) | Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy |
| Models | — | A3714, A3472, A3713, A3715 |
| Price | Launch MSRP from US$470 for 12GB/256GB; varies by market and retailer | From $1,199 US (256GB) |
