POCO X8 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
75.8Performance84.8
70.8Display74.1
43.4Camera61.4
89.4Battery95
100Features100
6 spec wins — POCO X8 Pro Max10 spec wins — Xiaomi 17T Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 17T Pro wins this phone face-off, 81.5 to 73.5, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+18) and performance (+9). 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
- 25% higher Active use endurance: 25.4 h vs 20.3 h
- 21% higher capacity: 8,500 mAh vs 7,000 mAh
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Stronger performance score: 85 vs 76
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 71
- Stronger camera score: 61 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 89
- 400% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 1 x
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″ | 6.83 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1280x2772 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi | 447 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits | 3,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 94.3 %+3% | 91.1 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 |
| AnTuTu 11 | 2,604,459Top 25% | 3,182,664+22%Top 10% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 803,108Top 22% | 911,618+14%Top 10% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 859,318Top 28% | 1,228,396+43%Top 9% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 405,204+1%Top 16% | 401,602Top 17% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 536,829Top 31% | 641,048+19%Top 11% |
| 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 17T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.67 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | 5 x+400% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP+60% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,500 mAh+21% | 7,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | 25.4 h+25% | 20.3 h |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 218 g | 219 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+1% | 8.3 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |