Xiaomi 17 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
87Performance87
68.8Display67.4
68.6Camera73.3
91Battery95
84Features86.7
8 spec wins — Xiaomi 178 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 81.9 to 80.2, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+5) and battery (+4). Xiaomi 17 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17
- 13% lower weight: 191 g vs 219 g
- 12% higher Pixel density: 464 ppi vs 416 ppi
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Stronger camera score: 73 vs 69
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 91
- 92% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 2.6 x
- 18% higher capacity: 7,500 mAh vs 6,330 mAh
- 10% higher Screen size: 6.9 ″ vs 6.3 ″
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.9 ″+10% |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1220x2656 | 1200x2608 |
| Pixel density | 464 ppi+12% | 416 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits | 3,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 91.1 % | 92.3 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| AnTuTu 11 | 3,248,535+2%Top 14% | 3,193,801Top 15% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 921,447+7%Top 14% | 861,186Top 23% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 1,191,470+1%Top 13% | 1,179,267Top 14% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 473,607Top 8% | 480,187+1%Top 7% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 662,011Top 19% | 673,161+2%Top 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,559+1%Top 5% | 3,528Top 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,459Top 6% | 10,600+1%Top 5% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 60 %Bottom 24% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB/1TB | 512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.67 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2.6 x | 5 x+92% |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,330 mAh | 7,500 mAh+18% |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | 21.3 h+2% | 20.8 h |
Design
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 191 g+13% | 219 g |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm | 8 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 5 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |