Tested in controlled lab conditions | Last updated: April 2026 | Price: ₹46,999 (approx.)
POCO X8 Pro Max: Lab Test Summary
*Ratings & scores are based on the 42-51k price segment
Key Strengths and Limitations
POCO X8 Pro Max Key Specifications
| Category | Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Performance | 8.5/10 | Good |
| CPU Performance | 8.5/10 | Good |
| GPU / Gaming | 9.0/10 | Excellent |
| Storage Performance | 9.5/10 | Excellent |
| Battery Life | 8.5/10 | Good |
| Camera | 7.7/10 | Good |
| Display | 8.5/10 | Good |
| AI Performance | 8.0/10 | Good |
*Ratings & scores are based on the 42-51k price segment
| CPU Test | Score |
|---|---|
| AnTuTu Overall | 2,801,896 |
| AnTuTu CPU Score | 843,383 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,650 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 8,458 |
| CPU Throttling Test | 77% |
| PCMark Work 3.0 | 16,575 |
*Ratings & scores are based on the 42-51k price segment
| Gaming / GPU Test | Score |
|---|---|
| AnTuTu GPU | 979,495 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 6,168 |
| 3DMark Stability | 86.2 |
| Geekbench GPU OpenCL | 19,544 |
| BGMI FPS (Smooth Graphic) | 118.6 |
| Wuthering Waves (High) | 48 |
*Ratings & scores are based on the 42-51k price segment
| Storage Test | Result |
|---|---|
| Random Read Speed | 1929.4 MB/s |
| Random Write Speed | 1660.9 MB/s |
| Sequential Read Speed | 2206.2 MB/s |
| Sequential Write Speed | 2162.9 MB/s |
| AnTuTu Storage Score | 195,116 |
| PCMark Android Storage Score | 102,676 |
*Ratings & scores are based on the 42-51k price segment
| Battery Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| PCMark Battery Test | 22:40:00 |
*Ratings & scores are based on the 42-51k price segment
| Camera Mode | Score |
|---|---|
| Main Camera | 8.5/10 |
| Ultra-wide Camera | 7.5/10 |
| Portrait Mode | 8.0/10 |
| Front Camera | 7.0/10 |
| Rear Video Capture | 8.5/10 |
| Front Video Capture | 8.0/10 |
*Ratings & scores are based on the 42-51k price segment
| Display Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| Max Tested Brightness | 1,480 |
*Ratings & scores are based on the 42-51k price segment
| AI Test | Score |
|---|---|
| Geekbench AI Single Precision (GPU) | 1,300 |
| Geekbench AI Half Precision (GPU) | 1,677 |
| Geekbench AI Quantized (GPU) | 1,387 |
| Geekbench AI Single Precision (NNAPI) | 1,056 |
| Geekbench AI Half Precision (NNAPI) | 7,312 |
| Geekbench AI Quantized (NNAPI) | 9,894 |
*Ratings & scores are based on the 42-51k price segment
The Poco X8 Pro Max knows exactly what it wants to be, and it commits fully. It’s not chasing balance or perfection; instead, it doubles down on raw performance and absurd battery life. And honestly, it delivers. But that focus comes at a cost. The software still feels messy, and the cameras are just average at best. This isn’t for everyone. But if your priorities are gaming, endurance, and not worrying about charging, this phone makes a very strong case
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
Final Rating |
8.5/10 |
POCO X8 Pro Max Video Review
