OnePlus 8 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The OnePlus 8 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $899 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 58/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4510); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 964,589); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the stronger camera (159 vs 113); the OnePlus 8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 8 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes OnePlus 8 Pro better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $999
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 964589
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4510 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 30W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 30 points higher (88/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 46/100). Value score: OnePlus 8 Pro — 28/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 Pro (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 8 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 Pro (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 Pro (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 8 Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 8 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 964589 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1169 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3191 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4510 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 30W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 113 | 159 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.3×74.4×8.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $999 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 8 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 8 Pro
- 4510 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 30W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 8 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads OnePlus 8 Pro by 75.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. OnePlus 8 Pro was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 Pro (98/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 8 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 Pro (87/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 Pro (89/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 8 Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 Pro by 30 points (88/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The OnePlus 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 8 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.