Poco F8 Pro vs Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 60/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9210 mAh vs 6210); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,124,552 vs 1,007,140); the Poco F8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Pro
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3124552 vs 1007140
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3481
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 230g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 9210 vs 6210 mAh
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, the Poco F8 Pro scores 19 points higher (79/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (70/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (60/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3124552 | 1007140 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1099 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3481 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 9210 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $529 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 9210 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 210.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (91/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (70/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (60/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Poco F8 Pro is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life.