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This is the new Poco X8 Pro Max. Sounds
familiar? Well, Poco is clearly going
for a different route with this release.
You see, this is the very first Poco X
series model that has a Max in its name.
We’ve known about the Poco X8 Pro for a
while now. The Pro Max variant doesn’t
just mean a bigger screen. It also means
a more powerful chipset and a bigger
battery. But besides going for an
Apple-like naming scheme, what does the
PO X8 Pro Max bring to the table? Let’s
find out in this review. I’m your host
CJ. Roll that intro.
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Not only does the naming scheme sound
familiar, the looks are pretty much the
same case, too. The Poco X8 Pro Max
reminds me a lot of the base iPhone 17.
Although technically the design is just
a carryover of last year’s Poco X7 Pro.
There’s the pill-shaped camera deco on
the upper left corner, but the lenses
are now leveled with the raised module
itself. And instead of a more obvious
two-tone finish, it looks to have a
onehole slab with some subtle decorative
lines on the right side. Our unit is in
the white colorway sporting a satin-like
finish. And while it is fairly resistant
to smudges, the material itself feels
plasticky in hand. It does have a flat
edge design and the frame does feel
metallic to the touch. For IO’s, we have
the usual layout here. A color accented
power button and the volume rocker on
the right side. One of the speakers and
mic up top, the SIM tray, another mic,
the USBC port, and another speaker grill
are found at the bottom. And there’s
nothing on the left side. Of course,
there’s an IR blaster here, but it’s
hidden somewhere on the back panel,
probably on or beside the camera decor.
Now, in terms of extra protection, I’m
happy to report that the PO X8 Pro Max
is IP68 rated for dust and water
resistance. Now, this phone being a Pro
Max version, of course, it boasts a
large 6.83 in AMOLED display with a 1.5K
resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate. It
has a peak brightness of 3500 nits,
typical brightness at 800 nits, and in
HBM, it can go up to 2,000 nits. This
means when I was using this outdoors, I
could still see the screen clearly. No
complaints here whatsoever. The screen
offers sharp details, vibrant colors,
and deep true blacks. I also like how
thin and uniform the bezels are. It just
makes the large screen more immersive.
Speaking of immersion, the phone
supports dual stereo audio with Dolby
Atmos support, and the audio quality is
decent, but it’s loud for the most part.
The highs come through clearly, although
the mids could get a little more
presence, and the bass doesn’t have a
lot of punch, but you can still hear it
quite a bit. The audio is loud enough
and can fill a small room. It even has
up to 400% volume, but the audio gets
muffled at that point, so I usually set
the volume a notch below 100%. In case
you’re wondering, there’s also Gorilla
Glass 7i on top, providing some degree
of scratch resistance. For biometric
security, the phone handles both face
unlock and underdis fingerprint sensor.
Notably, it’s already using an
ultrasonic sensor, so it’s more reliable
and a tad bit faster at reading my
print, unlocking the phone almost
instantly, so that’s a plus. Moving on
to cameras, I’m afraid the Pro Max
moniker doesn’t really apply here. Just
like the Poco X8 Pro, the X8 Pro matches
the exact dual rear setup [music] except
for having a more capable sensor. It has
a 50 megap main shooter with OIS support
along with an 8 MP ultra wide lens. Up
front is a 20 megapixel selfie camera.
Looking at our sample shots, the image
quality looks nice, especially images
taken from the main sensor. The clarity
is on point with accurate color
reproduction and surprisingly good
dynamic range. Portrait shots look great
with natural-looking bokeh and have a
good subject and background separation.
I like that the colors are consistent
even at different zoom levels and the
ultra wide lens can actually capture
nice wide angle shots with decent
clarity. Selfies look nice, too,
providing fairly accurate skin color and
texture. Weirdly enough, the video
capture look a little bit dull and
dimmer, almost like a gray filter. The
phone can shoot 4K videos at 60 fps from
the rear, and both the ultra wide and
selfie cameras are capped at 1080p at 30
frames per second. Overall video quality
is still mostly good with decent clarity
and well stabilized footage.
>> Hi guys, this is JM and this is a sample
video from the Poco X8 Pro Max using the
front camera and it’s shooting at 1080p
at 30 fps.
This is what it looks like. And what do
you think about the audio and image
quality? Let us know in the comments
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>> Now moving on to performance. This is
where the Poco X8 Pro Max starts to brag
some rights. Under the hood, it boasts a
MediaTek Dimensity 9500S, which is a 3nm
chip. So, we’re expecting some flagship
level performance here. Our benchmark
results actually vouch for us with the
phone getting over 3 million points in
antut2u version 11. It even gets good
graphical performance with it 3D Mark
Wildlife result being maxed out and its
wildlife extreme result averaging about
37 fps. Setting the numbers aside, doing
productivity tasks, multitasking, and
especially gaming, the Poco X8 Pro Max
has no sweat juggling those. Casual
games with Mobile Legends ran smoothly
at up to 120 FPS with high graphics
settings enabled. and more demanding
ones like weathering waves also ran
decently even at max out graphical
settings. The phone does heat up quite a
bit as expected from tweaking graphics
to the highest settings possible, so I’d
suggest keeping them at medium settings
to avoid overheating. On the software
side, the Poco X8 Pro Max ships with
Hyper OS 3 Android 16. This being a Poco
phone though, expect some heavy ads and
bloatware here and there. The UI design
is pretty much the same inspired look as
before, though it gets smoother
animations and more customization
options, especially in the lock screen.
One thing to note here is that Poco
finally enables advanced textures in the
settings. Of course, there are the usual
functionalities here, including
multitasking features like split screen,
floating windows. There’s also the Hyper
Island if anyone’s wondering. The phone
also comes with Xiaomi HyperAI features
which if I’m not mistaken was only
exclusive with the Poco F series and
some high-end models from the Xiaomi
brand itself. So that’s a welcome
addition here. In terms of update
policy, however, Poco said to announce
how long it to support the X8 Pro Max.
But if they are to maintain its software
pledge from before with the Poco X7 Pro,
we can expect at least three major OS
upgrades and four years of security
patches. Battery-wise, the X8 Pro Max
packs a massive 8,500 mAh battery, and
the bump in capacity is no joke. In our
video loop test, the phone managed to
get 33 hours and 20 minutes of run time.
That’s honestly a good number. While the
phone supports 100 Ws of wired charging,
our unit did not come with a charging
brick in the box. Unfortunately, there
was only the charging cable. That’s it.
Using a compatible Xiaomi charger,
though, was able to refill the battery
from zero to 100 in just over an hour.
There’s no bypass charging here, but
Poco did add what it calls smart
charging that automatically adjusts
charging speed based on battery level,
temps, and whatnot. Also, no wireless
charging here, but that’s fine since
this ain’t a flagship model anyway.
Connectivitywise, the X8 Pro Max gets
all the essentials here, including dual
nano SIM with 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth,
NFC, and the stable IR blaster. What I
really like in this part is it finally
supports eSIM and that’s always going to
be a plus in R book especially for a
mid-range phone. So after covering all
the bases, what do we think about the
Poco X8 Pro Max? To put it to
perspective, Poco’s X series has always
been about delivering the best value for
money in the sub20,000 peso price range.
The PO X8 Pro Max seems to be expanding
from that, now maximizing flagship level
performance while still potentially
having a more competitive pricing. It’s
still a PO X series model after all. I
wonder what will happen now with the
base PO F8 model. One will ever come out
that is. However, with the RAM and
storage drive soaring high in prices,
it’s probably safe to assume that the PO
X8 Pro Max or any new smartphone release
for that matter will all be more
expensive from now on. But if Poco is
able to keep the prices low for the Poco
X8 series, just like what they did with
the F8 series, then it’s easily going to
be one of this year’s most compelling
options. period. But what do you think
of the PO X8 Pro Max? Will you get
anytime soon? We’d love to hear your
thoughts in the comment section below.
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⚠️ This transcription is auto-generated from YouTube captions. Some text may not be 100% accurate.
Okay, Poco, we see what you did there. The name ‘Poco X8 Pro Max’ definitely rings a bell, doesn’t it? It seems like Poco is taking a page from a very popular playbook with their latest release. But here at YugaTech, we know there’s always more to a phone than just its name. This isn’t just a simple refresh. The ‘Max’ here promises more than just a bigger screen. It hints at a more powerful engine under the hood and a battery that might just last you through your longest binge-watching sessions. We got our hands on the sleek white unit, and the first thing we noticed was that familiar, yet subtly refined, design. It feels solid, has some nice touches, and yes, it even has that IP rating many of us have been asking for. But the real question is, does this ‘Max’ treatment truly elevate the experience, or is it just clever marketing? In our latest video review, we put the Poco X8 Pro Max through its paces to find out exactly what you’re getting for your money. We explore its everyday performance, test that camera setup, and see if the battery life lives up to the ‘Max’ name. Is this the new mid-range champion for Filipino users? You’ll have to watch to find out.
What You’ll See in This Video
- First-ever ‘Max’ variant in the Poco X series, signaling a bigger screen, more powerful chipset, and larger battery.
- Features a refined design with a satin-like finish, flat edges, and an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
- Carries over the familiar pill-shaped camera deco but with leveled lenses and subtle aesthetic tweaks.
Curious to see how this ‘Max’ version performs in real-world scenarios? We dive deep into the camera tests, gaming performance, and battery endurance in our full video review. Hit play above to see if the Poco X8 Pro Max deserves a spot in your pocket!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Poco X8 Pro Max officially available in the Philippines?
Poco has not made an official Philippine launch announcement for the X8 Pro Max as of this review. We’ll update you as soon as we get local pricing and availability details.
What’s the main difference between the Poco X8 Pro and the X8 Pro Max?
Based on our review, the ‘Max’ variant typically brings upgrades like a larger display, a more powerful chipset, and a bigger battery compared to the standard Pro model.
Does it have good battery life for heavy use?
The ‘Max’ in the name suggests a focus on battery capacity. In our video, we put its endurance to the test with gaming, video streaming, and more to see if it can last a full day of heavy use.
Is the build quality good for the price?
We found it has a solid feel with a flat-edge design and an IP68 rating, which is a great feature for added durability against accidental spills and dust.
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