POCO X8 Pro Max vs REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
75.8Performance25.6
70.8Display66.5
43.4Camera45.9
89.4Battery89.4
100Features100
4 spec wins — POCO X8 Pro Max2 spec wins — REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X8 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 73.5 to 58.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+50) and display (+4). REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G 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 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 76 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 71 vs 67
- 13% higher Active use endurance: 25.4 h vs 22.5 h
Reasons to pick the REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
- 60% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 20 MP
- 18% higher capacity: 10,000 mAh vs 8,500 mAh
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″ | 6.83 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1280x2772 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi | 447 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits | 3,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 94.3 %+5% | 89.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 |
| AnTuTu | 2,604,459Top 25% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 803,108Top 22% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 859,318Top 28% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 405,204Top 16% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 536,829Top 31% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,032Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 3,070Bottom 42% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 99 %Top 30% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 2.2/4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.5 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP+60% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,500 mAh | 10,000 mAh+18% |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 25.4 h+13% | 22.5 h |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 218 g+5% | 230 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+5% | 8.6 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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