It’s been quite some time now since the debut of the POCO X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max, and in the case of the latter Xiaomi (or rather POCO) has made some big promises in terms of the overall user experience, and in all honesty these aren’t unfounded. As far as midrange phones are concerned, the X8 Pro Max comes with some incredibly-impressive hardware. So how has the phone held up? Let’s take a look. Design and Display The POCO series phones have always been marketed as gaming-focused devices, but it’s interesting to note that the X8 Pro Max features a more subdued design compared to most gaming Android phones on the scene. The black variant of the phone in particular features a matte texture that provides a clean aesthetic, and the phone’s rear panel is constructed from a composite material that feels premium to the touch. Meanwhile, the aluminum frame houses the loudspeakers and SIM tray at the bottom and the volume and power buttons along the right edge.…