Apple iPhone 17e vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $665 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 59/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 3600); 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); the Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 218g).
Apple iPhone 17e
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 3228
- Lighter: 163g vs 218g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 9454
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper: $450 vs $665
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 21/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 61/100)
- Better value for money (74/100 vs 30/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 12 points higher (71/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 21/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (77/100 vs 21/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (83/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (74/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 218 g | |
| Price | $665 | $450 |
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Apple iPhone 17e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17e and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone 17e by 18.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $215. Poco X8 Pro Max is cheaper by $215.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (84/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (77/100 vs 21/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (83/100 vs 46/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (74/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17e — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17e and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17e over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 17e 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.