Poco F7 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $399 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 51/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 2,205,289).
Poco F7
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 215g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $399 vs $799
- Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 2205289
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2070
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6694
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 33 points higher (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (88/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Poco F7 (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "design" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (31/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (82/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco F7 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2205289 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2070 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6694 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 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 | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 215 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $399 | $799 |
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Poco F7 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Poco F7 by 39.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $400. Poco F7 is cheaper by $400.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (88/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (90/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Poco F7 (83/100 vs 65/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (31/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (82/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco F7 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco F7 by 33 points (84/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Poco F7 is a better fit for 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.