POCO X8 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17
75.8Performance87
70.8Display68.8
43.4Camera68.6
89.4Battery91
100Features84
4 spec wins — POCO X8 Pro Max13 spec wins — Xiaomi 17
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 17 wins this phone face-off, 80.2 to 73.5, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+25) and performance (+11). POCO X8 Pro Max 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 features score: 100 vs 84
- 34% higher capacity: 8,500 mAh vs 6,330 mAh
- 20% higher Active use endurance: 25.4 h vs 21.3 h
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17
- Stronger performance score: 87 vs 76
- Stronger camera score: 69 vs 43
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 160% higher Optical zoom: 2.6 x vs 1 x
- 150% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 20 MP
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″+8% | 6.3 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1220x2656 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi | 464 ppi+4% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits | 3,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 94.3 %+3% | 91.1 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| AnTuTu 11 | 2,604,459Top 25% | 3,248,535+25%Top 9% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 803,108Top 22% | 921,447+15%Top 9% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 859,318Top 28% | 1,191,470+39%Top 11% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 405,204Top 16% | 473,607+17%Top 5% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 536,829Top 31% | 662,011+23%Top 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,559Top 5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 10,459Top 6% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.67 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | 2.6 x+160% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP+150% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,500 mAh+34% | 6,330 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | 25.4 h+20% | 21.3 h |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 218 g | 191 g+12% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.1 mm+2% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | — | 5 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |