Poco X8 Pro Max review: Endless energy

The Poco X8 Pro Max is making a serious play for the flagship-killer crown, anchoring its appeal with a massive 8,500mAh battery and a highly capable Dimensity 9500s chipset. While it delivers elite endurance and high-end gaming power at a lower price, the lack of a dedicated zoom lens reveals its midrange compromises. Check out our video review to learn ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW about the phone's top features, build and screen quality, battery life, performance, and camera image quality. ▶ Check price https://www.gsmarena.com/where-to-buy.php3?p=14507 Note: This is an unbiased, non-sponsored review, but sales commissions may be earned if you make a purchase through the link above. ▶ Read our detailed text review https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_x8_pro_max-review-2944.php ▶ Check out the full specs https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_poco_x8_pro_max_5g-14507.php ▶ Check out how the phone sounds https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_x8_pro_max-review-2944p3.php#lt ▶ Our new Active use score for battery life is explained here: https://www.gsmarena.com/introducing_gsmarena_battery_test_v2-news-60397.php ******************* 0:00 - Poco X8 Pro Max review 00:22 - Design tour and build quality 00:44 - LED ring lights feature 01:01 - Durability and materials 01:20 - 6.8" AMOLED display specs 01:27 - Screen brightness test 01:39 - Refresh rate and quality test 02:02 - Fingerprint scanner speed 02:07 - Stereo speakers loudness test 02:30 - IR blaster feature 02:35 - Storage options available 02:40 - HyperOS 3 and Android 16 features 02:51 - Connectivity options 02:59 - AI features walkthrough 03:04 - Software update policy 03:10 - Dimensity 9500s performance 03:22 - Geekbench 6, AnTuTu 10 and 3D Mark scores 03:37 - Thermal throttling and stability 03:45 - 8500mAh battery life test 04:08 - 100W charging speed test 04:24 - Camera specs and hardware 04:34 - 50MP main camera daylight photos 04:46 - Portrait shots and skin tones 04:55 - 2x digital zoom photo quality 05:02 - Close-up photography samples 05:10 - Ultrawide camera image quality 05:19 - Front camera selfie samples 05:28 - Main camera low-light photos 05:41 - Ultrawide camera night shots 05:48 - Video recording resolutions 05:54 - 4K daylight video 06:10 - Video stabilization test 06:16 - Low-light video quality test 06:25 - Verdict: Is it worth it? 06:46 - Two alternatives: Poco F8 Pro vs Galaxy S25 FE