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 | Galaxy A37 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 16, Xiaomi HyperOS 3 | Android 16, One UI 8.5, up to 6 major OS updates |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s (3 nm) | Exynos 1480 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core: 1x Cortex-X925 3.73GHz + 3x Cortex-X4 3.3GHz + 4x Cortex-A720 2.4GHz | Octa-core (4x2.75 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Immortalis-G925 MC11 (official Xiaomi specification) | Xclipse 530 |
| SPECIFICATION | POCO X8 Pro Max · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A37 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 6.83 in | 6.7 in |
| Refresh Rate | Up to 120 Hz | 120Hz |
| Display Type | AMOLED, 68 billion colors, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 3840Hz PWM dimming | Super AMOLED, 120Hz |
| Resolution | 1280 x 2772 pixels | 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel Density |
Exynos 1480
6/128GB · Singapore
| ~447 ppi |
| ~385 ppi |
| Brightness | 800 nits typical; 2000 nits HBM; 3500 nits peak (25% screen area) | 1200 nits HBM; 1900 nits peak |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~90.3% (GSMArena calculation) | ~86.5% |
| Display Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| SPECIFICATION | POCO X8 Pro Max · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A37 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 8500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Silicon-carbon rechargeable battery (16% silicon content) | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 100W HyperCharge wired, up to 100W PPS; up to 27W reverse wired | 45W wired |
| SPECIFICATION | POCO X8 Pro Max · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A37 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Main Camera System | Dual: 50MP wide + 8MP ultrawide | Triple: 50MP wide + 8MP ultrawide + 5MP macro |
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 50 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 | 50MP f/1.8 wide 1/1.56 inch 1.0um PDAF OIS; 8MP f/2.2 16mm ultrawide 1/4.0 inch 1.12um; 5MP f/2.4 macro |
| Camera Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama, portrait, Pro mode, motion tracking focus, long exposure | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Camera Video | 4K at 30/60fps; 1080p at 30/60/120/240/960fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+ (supported modes vary) | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| SPECIFICATION | POCO X8 Pro Max · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A37 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie Camera | 20MP front camera, HDR, portrait | 12MP f/2.2 wide, 1/3.2 inch, 1.12um |
| Selfie Video | 1080p at 30/60fps; 720p at 30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 10-bit HDR |
| SPECIFICATION | POCO X8 Pro Max · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A37 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| SPECIFICATION | POCO X8 Pro Max · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A37 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | No microSD card slot | No |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| SPECIFICATION | POCO X8 Pro Max · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A37 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 77.9 x 8.2 mm | 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 218 g | 196 g |
| Build | Gorilla Glass 7i front, aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back | Gorilla Glass Victus+ front, plastic frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ back |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM + eSIM; up to two active lines (region/carrier dependent) | Nano-SIM + eSIM; or dual Nano-SIM + dual eSIM, max 2 active |
| Protection | IP68 (freshwater up to 2m for 30 min, official); IP69K in select markets | IP68 dust tight and water resistant up to 1.5m for 30 min |
| SPECIFICATION | POCO X8 Pro Max · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A37 5G · 128GB / 6GB 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 | Stereo speakers |
| SPECIFICATION | POCO X8 Pro Max · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A37 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | 5G SA/NSA, Sub-6 | 5G SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| 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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0, Dual Bluetooth; SBC, AAC, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3, ASHA, Auracast | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS L1+L5, GLONASS G1, BDS B1I+B1C+B2a+B2b, Galileo E1+E5a+E5b, QZSS L1+L5, NavIC L1+L5 | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Supported; functionality varies by market | Supported, market dependent |
| USB | USB Type-C, USB PD 3.0/2.0, OTG and reverse wired charging | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared | Infrared blaster | — |
| SPECIFICATION | POCO X8 Pro Max · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A37 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors & Features | Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint, proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, flicker sensor, X-axis vibration motor | Optical under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, virtual proximity sensing |
| SPECIFICATION | POCO X8 Pro Max · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A37 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, March 17 | 2026, March 25 |
| Status | Available; released 2026, March 17 | Available. Released 2026, April 9 |
| SPECIFICATION | POCO X8 Pro Max · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A37 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Orange, Blue, White, Black (availability varies by region) | Graygreen, Charkoal, White, Light Violet |
| Models | — | SM-A376E, SM-A376E/DS, SM-A376B, SM-A376B/DS, SM-A376U, SM-A376U1, SM-A376W, SM-A3760 |
| Price | Launch MSRP from US$470 for 12GB/256GB; varies by market and retailer | $289.50 / £276.99 / €279.99 / ₹42,999 (GSMArena listing) |
| SPECIFICATION | POCO X8 Pro Max · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A37 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| SAR | — | 0.81 W/kg head; 1.17 W/kg body |
| SAR EU | — | 0.72 W/kg head; 1.14 W/kg body |
