Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max vs POCO POCO M8 Power 5G

Compare Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max vs POCO POCO M8 Power 5G side by side: Apple A14 Bionic vs Mediatek Dimensity 1080, 12MP vs 50MP camera, 3687mAh vs 8000mAh…

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5categories won

1 categories tied · 16 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max claims the overall win over the POCO POCO M8 Power 5G, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. For battery longevity and charging speed, the POCO M8 Power 5G takes the lead, while the iPhone 12 Pro Max is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the iPhone 12 Pro Max if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the POCO M8 Power 5G if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryPOCO M8 Power 5G

POCO M8 Power 5G takes battery honors offering 8,000 mAh alongside 45W charging.

🎮 GamingiPhone 12 Pro Max

iPhone 12 Pro Max leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Apple A14 Bionic and 6GB RAM.

📸 CameraiPhone 12 Pro Max

iPhone 12 Pro Max wins photography with 12MP main imaging and 2.5x dedicated optical zoom.

🏷️ ValueTie

Official launch pricing varies across international retail regions.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

iPhone 12 Pro Max vs POCO M8 Power 5G: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, POCO POCO M8 Power 5G
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro Max	POCO M8 Power 5G
Screen size	6.7"	6.67"
Resolution	1284 x 2778Winner	1080 x 2400
Pixel density	457 ppiWinner	395 ppi
Refresh rate	60 Hz	120 HzWinner
Peak brightness	1200 nitsWinner	550 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, POCO POCO M8 Power 5G
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro Max	POCO M8 Power 5G
Chipset	Apple A14 Bionic	Mediatek Dimensity 1080
Process node	5 nmWinner	6 nm
Maximum RAM	6 GB	8 GBWinner
Maximum storage	512GBWinner	256GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, POCO POCO M8 Power 5G
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro Max	POCO M8 Power 5G
Main sensor	12 MP	50 MPWinner
Rear cameras	3Winner	2
Optical zoom	2.5x	—
Ultrawide	12 MP	—
Selfie camera	12 MPWinner	8 MP
Max video	4K at 60fps Dolby Vision	1080p@30fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, POCO POCO M8 Power 5G
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro Max	POCO M8 Power 5G
Capacity	3,687 mAh	8,000 mAhWinner
Wired charging	20 W	45 WWinner
Wireless charging	15 W	No

Design

Design comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, POCO POCO M8 Power 5G
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro Max	POCO M8 Power 5G
Weight	228 g	225 g
Thickness	7.4 mmWinner	8.45 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP65
Build	Ceramic Shield front, textured matte glass back, stainless steel design	Plastic frame, plastic back

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, POCO POCO M8 Power 5G
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro Max	POCO M8 Power 5G
Operating system	iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 18	Android 13
OS updates	6 yearsWinner	—
Security updates	6 yearsWinner	—

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, POCO POCO M8 Power 5G
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro Max	POCO M8 Power 5G
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	—	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Storage expansion	None	microSD
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$1,099	—