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POCO X8 Power vs Xiaomi 17 Max

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54.9Inno Score
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WINNER
Xiaomi 17 Max
71.4Inno Score
28.9Performance64.4
66.5Display63.8
45.9Camera74.3
83.2Battery92
70.7Features60
2 spec wins — POCO X8 Power7 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Max

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 17 Max wins this phone face-off, 71.4 to 54.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+36) and camera (+28). POCO X8 Power still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the POCO X8 Power

  • Stronger features score: 71 vs 60
  • 25% higher capacity: 10,000 mAh vs 8,000 mAh

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Stronger performance score: 64 vs 29
  • Stronger camera score: 74 vs 46
  • Stronger battery score: 92 vs 83
  • 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
  • 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP

Display

Display comparison: POCO X8 Power versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecPOCO X8 PowerXiaomi 17 Max
Screen size6.83 ″6.9 ″+1%
Panel typeAMOLEDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1280x27721200x2608
Pixel density447 ppi+7%416 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,500 nits3,500 nits
Screen-to-body89.5 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO X8 Power versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecPOCO X8 PowerXiaomi 17 Max
ChipsetSnapdragon 6 Gen 5Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
RAM (max)8 GB16 GB+100%
Storage options128/256GB256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO X8 Power versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecPOCO X8 PowerXiaomi 17 Max
Main camera50 MP200 MP+300%
Main aperturef/1.5f/1.65
Ultra-wide8 MP50 MP+525%
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video4K@30fps—
Front camera32 MP32 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO X8 Power versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecPOCO X8 PowerXiaomi 17 Max
Capacity10,000 mAh+25%8,000 mAh
Wired charging100 W100 W
Wireless charging—50 W

Design

Design comparison: POCO X8 Power versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecPOCO X8 PowerXiaomi 17 Max
Weight229 g219 g+4%
Thickness8.6 mm8.2 mm+5%
IP ratingIP68/IP69KIP68/IP69
Frame materialPlasticFiberglass

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO X8 Power versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecPOCO X8 PowerXiaomi 17 Max
5GYesYes
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth6.05.4
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMYes—

Software

Software comparison: POCO X8 Power versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecPOCO X8 PowerXiaomi 17 Max
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 16 (HyperOS 3)
OS update pledge4 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO X8 Power versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecPOCO X8 PowerXiaomi 17 Max
Stereo speakersYes—
3.5mm jackNoNo

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