Phones

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max

Released January 2026 · Full specs on GSMArena

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≈ Some disagreement · spread ±9

Consensus of 2 reviews. How this is calculated.

Tech Advisor88
TechRadar75
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Key specs

Released
January 2026
Launch price (US)
$469
Launch price (UK)
£469
Launch price (Europe)
€429
Form factor
Standard
OS
Android
Display
6.8″
Main camera
50 MP
Telephoto lens
No
Battery
8,500 mAh
Wired charging
100 W
Chipset
MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
Base storage
256 GB
Weight
218 g
Water resistance
IP68
Software updates
4 years
Sold in
UK, Europe · not in US

What the reviewers said

TechRadar UK

4/5Apr 3, 2026

An affordable Android phone with outstanding battery life and fast charging, good for gaming and heavy daily use, though software and cameras are weak.

  • Incredible battery life, lasting around two days or more
  • Very fast 100W wired charging
  • Solid performance for gaming
  • Good value at its launch price
  • Four years of OS updates promised
  • Ring lights have limited practical use
  • Camera performance not strong for photographers
  • Bloatware-heavy HyperOS software
  • Slightly heavy at 218g
Read the full review at TechRadar →

Tech Advisor UK

4.5/5Apr 1, 2026

Excellent gaming performance, huge battery and premium build at a low price; cameras are the weak point, especially the ultrawide and missing telephoto.

  • Excellent gaming performance with Dimensity 9500s
  • Huge 8500mAh battery with fast 100W charging
  • Premium aluminium frame and glass back
  • Bright, lovely 120Hz OLED display
  • Strong speakers and IP69 rating
  • Mediocre ultrawide camera with fixed focus
  • No telephoto camera for zoom
  • Only four years of OS updates
  • Bloatware in software
Read the full review at Tech Advisor →

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