Google Pixel 2 XL vs Xiaomi Poco M8x 5G

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing hardware specifications, benchmark percentiles, battery endurance, and category performance advantages.

Smartphone Battle

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Google

Google Pixel 2 XL

82/ 100

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Xiaomi

Xiaomi Poco M8x 5G

82/ 100

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WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Google Pixel 2 XL BETTER THAN Xiaomi Poco M8x 5G?

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Google Pixel 2 XLWinner 🏆

Xiaomi Poco M8x 5G

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta

SPEC FACTOR	Google Pixel	Xiaomi Poco	LEADER
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz	120Hz
Battery Capacity	3,520 mAh	7,900 mAh	+7,900 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	Standard	Standard	25W
Main Camera Sensor	50 MP	50 MP	50 MP
Screen Display Size	6"	6.9"	6.9"
Chassis Weight	N/A	N/A	999g

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Google Pixel 2 XL:

✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy Xiaomi Poco M8x 5G:

✓Larger 7,900 mAh battery capacity (+4,380 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.9" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Google Pixel 2 XL	Xiaomi Poco M8x 5G
1. Display & Screen🏆 Google Pixel 2 XL Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	AMOLED / OLED display	AMOLED
Screen Size	6"	6.9"
Resolution & Density	N/A	FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	N/A	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Xiaomi Poco M8x 5G Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	Snapdragon 835	Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 15	Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	4 GB LPDDR	6 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	128 GB	128 GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Xiaomi Poco M8x 5G Wins Camera
Primary Camera	50 MP, 50MP Main + Depth Sensor	50 MP, Triple Camera System
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	N/A	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	16 MP	12 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Google Pixel 2 XL Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	N/A	N/A
Weight	N/A	N/A
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	Not certified	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Google Pixel 2 XL Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	3,520 mAh	7,900 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	N/A	Fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3+	Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & Speed	USB Type-C	USB Type-C
NFC	Yes	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	Price on request	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

Google Pixel 2 XL edges ahead with a BeastScore of 82.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Google Pixel 2 XL ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its superior specifications and verified build advantages.

When to choose Google Pixel 2 XL:

Higher overall BeastScore: 82.0 vs top rival 81.8

When to choose Xiaomi Poco M8x 5G:

Larger battery capacity: 7,900 mAh (+4,380 mAh more) · Significantly larger display: 6.9" vs max 6" for media & multitasking

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Google Pixel 2 XL vs Xiaomi Poco M8x 5G

Which is better: Google Pixel 2 XL or Xiaomi Poco M8x 5G?

Google Pixel 2 XL leads with an overall BeastScore of 82.0/100 compared to Xiaomi Poco M8x 5G (81.8/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 82.0 vs top rival 81.8.