Xiaomi 17 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
87Performance64.4
68.8Display69.8
68.6Camera83.6
91Battery92
84Features86.7
4 spec wins — Xiaomi 177 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 17 wins this phone face-off, 80.2 to 77.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+23). Xiaomi 18 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 Xiaomi 17
- Stronger performance score: 87 vs 64
- 19% lower weight: 191 g vs 235 g
- 11% higher Pixel density: 464 ppi vs 418 ppi
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Stronger camera score: 84 vs 69
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 300% higher telephoto: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 34% higher capacity: 8,500 mAh vs 6,330 mAh
- 23% higher Optical zoom: 3.2 x vs 2.6 x
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.9 ″+10% |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1220x2656 | 1208x2624 |
| Pixel density | 464 ppi+11% | 418 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits | 4,000 nits+14% |
| Screen-to-body | 91.1 % | 91.6 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| AnTuTu | 3,248,535Top 9% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 921,447Top 9% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 1,191,470Top 11% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 473,607Top 5% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 662,011Top 9% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,559Top 5% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,459Top 6% | — |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB/1TB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.67 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Optical zoom | 2.6 x | 3.2 x+23% |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,330 mAh | 8,500 mAh+34% |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | 21.3 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 191 g+19% | 235 g |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm+4% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP66/IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 17 (HyperOS 4) |
| OS update pledge | 5 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |