Poco C85x vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Poco C85x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 40/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 528,398); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85x doesn't.

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85x by 48 points (88/100 vs 40/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Poco C85x

Performance 43
Display 55
Camera 20
Battery 52
Portability 51
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 86

What makes Poco C85x better?

  • Lighter: 210g vs 219g

  • Better portability (51/100 vs 48/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 528398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C85x vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 48 points higher (88/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco C85x (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C85x and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Poco C85x Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 528398 3998145
Geekbench Single 771 3639
Geekbench Multi 1980 11047
Display 6.9" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6300 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 15W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 159
Main camera 32 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 810 nits 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 210 g 219 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

Poco C85x

  • Main: 32MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.69
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Poco C85x

  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Poco C85x

  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Poco C85x and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco C85x MediaTek Dimensity 6300
40/100
528398 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +86.8%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Poco C85x by 86.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Poco C85x

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

$999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (98/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco C85x (81/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (87/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (89/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco C85x and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Poco C85x or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85x by 48 points (88/100 vs 40/100).

What is the rating of the Poco C85x and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Poco C85x has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco C85x or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco C85x or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Poco C85x 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.