POCO X8 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
46.7Performance88.1
66.5Display67.4
42.6Camera73.3
77.2Battery95
86.7Features86.7
2 spec wins — POCO X87 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 82.2 to 59.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+41) and camera (+31). POCO X8 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
- 11% higher capacity: 8,340 mAh vs 7,500 mAh
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 88 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 73 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 77
- 213% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 16 MP
- 49% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 67 W
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 89.5 % | 92.3 %+3% |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| AnTuTu | — | 3,543,388 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,528Top 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 10,600Top 5% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 60 %Bottom 22% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2/3.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP+213% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X8 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,340 mAh+11% | 7,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 100 W+49% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 20.8 h |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 223 g | 219 g+2% |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |