Poco F8 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $729 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 88/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 3,651,476).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 218g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $729 vs $799
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 3651476
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 1 points higher (89/100 vs 88/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 90/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 97/100. In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100. In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3651476 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 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) | 3500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 218 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Poco F8 Ultra by 0.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $70. Poco F8 Ultra was $70 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 97/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Poco F8 Ultra edges out the Xiaomi 17 Max by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, 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, budget-conscious buyers.