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POCO X3 NFC vs REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G

POCO X3 NFC

Xiaomi

POCO X3 NFC

$229

40.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
58.1Inno Score
23.6Performance25.6
60.2Display66.5
34.2Camera45.9
49.4Battery89.4
44Features100
4 spec wins — POCO X3 NFC12 spec wins — REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G

InnoReviews verdict

REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G wins this phone face-off, 58.1 to 40.2, pulling ahead mainly in features (+56) and battery (+40). POCO X3 NFC still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the POCO X3 NFC

  • 63% higher ultra-wide: 13 MP vs 8 MP
  • 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G

  • Stronger display score: 67 vs 60
  • Stronger camera score: 46 vs 34
  • Stronger battery score: 89 vs 49
  • Stronger features score: 100 vs 44
  • 203% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 33 W

Display

Display comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
SpecPOCO X3 NFCREDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
Screen size6.67 ″6.83 ″+2%
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution2400x10801280x2772
Pixel density395 ppi447 ppi+13%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness—3,500 nits
Screen-to-body—89.5 %

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
SpecPOCO X3 NFCREDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
ChipsetSnapdragon 732GSnapdragon 6 Gen 5
AnTuTu410,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)740Bottom 16%1,032+39%Bottom 36%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,950Bottom 14%3,070+57%Bottom 42%
Wild Life Extreme stability—99 %Top 30%
RAM (max)6 GB12 GB+100%
Storage options64GB / 128GB128/256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.1UFS 2.2/4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
SpecPOCO X3 NFCREDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
Main camera64 MP+28%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.9f/1.5
Ultra-wide13 MP+63%8 MP
Max video4K@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera20 MP32 MP+60%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
SpecPOCO X3 NFCREDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
Capacity5,160 mAh10,000 mAh+94%
Wired charging33 W100 W+203%
Active use endurance—22.5 h

Design

Design comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
SpecPOCO X3 NFCREDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
Weight215 g+6%230 g
Thickness9.4 mm8.6 mm+9%
IP ratingIP53IP68/IP69K
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
SpecPOCO X3 NFCREDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.16.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
SpecPOCO X3 NFCREDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
OS at launchAndroid 10 (MIUI 12)Android 16 (HyperOS 3)
OS update pledge2 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
SpecPOCO X3 NFCREDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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