Poco F7 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Poco F7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $500 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 71/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 2,931,492).
Poco F7 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 212g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $500 vs $799
- Better design/ergonomics (35/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 2931492
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9300
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5300 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 76/100)
Comparing the Poco F7 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 13 points higher (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Poco F7 Ultra (88/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Poco F7 Ultra (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 76/100). In the "design" category, the Poco F7 Ultra is a bit better (35/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco F7 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2931492 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 212 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $500 | $799 |
Poco F7 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco F7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F7 Ultra
- 5300 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:39 hrs, total 26:17 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Poco F7 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Poco F7 Ultra by 19.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $299. Poco F7 Ultra is cheaper by $299.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Poco F7 Ultra (88/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Poco F7 Ultra (90/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 76/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco F7 Ultra is a bit better (35/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the Poco F7 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F7 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Poco F7 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Poco F7 Ultra is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.