Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 70/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 2,156,126).
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 3228
- Better display (92/100 vs 84/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 9454
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 1 points higher (71/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 17 Air are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Air | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 218 g | |
| Price | — | $450 |
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Air and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone 17 Air by 18.0% in our overall performance rating.
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 17 Air are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Air by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Air over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.