POCO X8 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
75.8Performance87.6
70.8Display67.4
43.4Camera77
89.4Battery81
100Features100
6 spec wins — POCO X8 Pro Max11 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 17 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 81.4 to 73.5, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+34) and performance (+12). 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 display score: 71 vs 67
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 81
- 42% higher capacity: 8,500 mAh vs 6,000 mAh
- 11% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 90 W
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 88 vs 76
- Stronger camera score: 77 vs 43
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 330% higher Optical zoom: 4.3 x vs 1 x
- 150% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 20 MP
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″ | 6.9 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1200x2608 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi+7% | 416 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits | 3,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 94.3 %+2% | 92.3 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| AnTuTu 11 | 2,604,459Top 27% | 3,600,724+38%Top 7% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 803,108Top 25% | 1,032,276+29%Top 7% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 859,318Top 31% | 1,345,109+57%Top 7% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 405,204Top 17% | 495,988+22%Top 2% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 536,829Top 34% | 727,351+35%Top 7% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.67 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | 4.3 x+330% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP+150% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,500 mAh+42% | 6,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+11% | 90 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | 25.4 h | — |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 218 g | 219 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+1% | 8.3 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |