almost more powerbank than mobile and power to assault the high range

February and March mark the launch of almost all companies. It is that first segment of the year in which a multitude of devices are presented and launched, and POCO did not want to miss the party. We already had the POCO F8, but the rest of the family members were missing, some POCO X8 Pro that have already made their debut.

Next, we go with all the characteristics of the POCO X8 Pro and POCO X8 Pro Max, two models that are very similar and that, above all, share something very striking: a battery that seems fireproof.

A design that sounds familiar to us

The two models are very similar. They share colors, they share a design with flat sides and both the screen and the back without curvature. Also vertical cameras that are the most distinctive element at first glance.

While the Pro has two separate cameras, the Pro Max includes them in a module that stands out from the rest of the rear. The design, in both cases, is very similar to what was seen on the iPhone 17.

And another clear evidence between the two is the size. Both have a screen with identical characteristics with a high density of pixels per inch, a peak brightness of 3,500 nits and something very interesting: a high PWM, of 3,840 Hz. The refresh rate is 120 Hz and the difference is the diagonal: 6.59 inches for the Pro, 6.83 for the Pro Max.

Bet on MediaTek and huge batteries

If both are similar in design and screen, it is inside where the Pro Max makes the differences. Both models rely on a MediaTek SoC, but the range is totally different. If the POCO

It is an SoC manufactured in a 3 nanometer lithography much more sophisticated than the 4 nm of the 8500, but it also has a core configuration seeking raw power.

One core up to 3.73 GHz, three up to 3.3 GHz and four efficiency cores at 2.4 GHz. The NPU is also more capable for artificial intelligence actions and in both cases the memory is LPDDR5X.

The battery is another differentiating element. The POCO X8 Pro has a 6,500 mAh battery with a 100 W charge… compared to the 8,500 mAh of the POCO It maintains 100 W charging and it is commendable to have that capacity in a mobile phone that is 8.2 millimeters thick.

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Cameras of the new POCO X8 Pro

The differences between the two are in size, processor and battery. In terms of cameras, they are virtually identical: 50 megapixel sensors for the main one, 8 megapixels for the wide angle and 20 megapixels for the front one.

However, although the sensor, aperture and stabilization in both models is identical, that of the POCO X8 Pro is a Sony IMX882 and that of the Pro Max is a Light Fusion 600. According to the company, it is a new sensor philosophy to capture better photos in any condition.

We’ll see what this means in the real world, since the Sony sensor in the Pro model is already known for its interesting results. Oh, and in both models, the main camera has optical stabilization.

Versions and price of the POCO X8 Pro and POCO X8 Pro Max

Given the features, it is time to address the price. You can now buy the two models on the Xiaomi website, and in both cases there is an initial offer of 100 euros. The prices are as follows for the POCO X8 Pro:

• POCO X8 Pro 8 GB + 256 GB – 399.99 euros, 309.99 initial offer
• POCO X8 Pro 8 GB + 512 GB – 339.99 euros, 449.99 initial offer
• POCO X8 Pro 12 GB + 512 GB – 479.99 euros, 369.99 initial offer

For him POCO X8 Pro Max:

• POCO X8 Pro Max 12 GB + 256 GB – 529.99 euros, 429.99 initial offer
• POCO X8 Pro Max 12 GB + 512 GB – 579.99 euros, 469.99 initial offer

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