Poco X8 Pro Max 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S9 comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Poco X8 Pro Max 5G	Samsung Galaxy S9
ratings
Overall NDTV Rating	Read Review	Read Review
Design Rating
Display Rating
Software Rating
Performance Rating
Battery Life Rating
Camera Rating
Value for Money Rating
key specs
Display	6.83-inch	5.80-inch
Front Camera	20-megapixel	8-megapixel
Rear Camera	50-megapixel + 8-megapixel	12-megapixel
RAM	12GB	4GB
Storage	256GB, 512GB	64GB
Battery Capacity	9000mAh	3000mAh
OS	Android 16	Android 8.0
Processor	-	Samsung Exynos 9810
Resolution	-	1440x2960 pixels
general
Brand	Poco	Samsung
Model	X8 Pro Max 5G	Galaxy S9
Release date	March 17, 2026	March 1, 2018
Launched in India	Yes	Yes
Form factor	Touchscreen	Touchscreen
IP rating	IP69K	-
Battery capacity (mAh)	9000	3000
Fast charging	100W Fast Charging	Quick Charge 2.0
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Wireless Charging Type	27W	-
Colours	Black, Blue, White	Lilac Purple, Midnight Black, Coral Blue
Dimensions (mm)	-	147.70 x 68.70 x 8.50
Weight (g)	-	163.00
Removable battery	-	No
display
Refresh Rate	120 Hz	-
Resolution Standard	1.5K	-
Screen size (inches)	6.83	5.80
Touchscreen	-	Yes
Resolution	-	1440x2960 pixels
Protection type	-	Gorilla Glass
Aspect ratio	-	18.5:9
Pixels per inch (PPI)	-	568
hardware
Processor make	MediaTek Dimensity 9500s	Samsung Exynos 9810
RAM	12GB	4GB
Internal storage	256GB, 512GB	64GB
Processor	-	octa-core (4x2.7GHz + 4x1.7GHz)
Expandable storage	-	Yes
Expandable storage type	-	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	-	400
camera
Rear camera	50-megapixel (f/1.8) + 8-megapixel	12-megapixel (1.4-micron)
No. of Rear Cameras	2	-
Front camera	20-megapixel	8-megapixel (f/1.7, 1.22-micron)
No. of Front Cameras	1	-
Rear autofocus	-	Phase detection autofocus
Rear flash	-	LED
Front autofocus	-	Yes
Front flash	-	No
software
Operating system	Android 16	Android 8.0
Skin	HyperOS 3	Experience 9.0
connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes, v 5.00
USB Type-C	Yes	Yes
Active 4G on both SIM cards	Yes	-
Wi-Fi standards supported	-	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
NFC	-	Yes
USB OTG	-	Yes
Headphones	-	3.5mm
FM	-	No
Number of SIMs	-	2
Wi-Fi Direct	-	Yes
sim 1
SIM Type	-	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	-	GSM
3G	-	Yes
4G/ LTE	-	Yes
sim 2
SIM Type	-	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	-	GSM
3G	-	Yes
4G/ LTE	-	Yes
sensors
Face unlock	-	Yes
Fingerprint sensor	-	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	-	Yes
Proximity sensor	-	Yes
Accelerometer	-	Yes
Ambient light sensor	-	Yes
Gyroscope	-	Yes
Barometer	-	Yes

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