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; estimated prices are $729 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 83/100 (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 3,640,351).
Poco F8 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 218g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $729 vs $799
- Better design/ergonomics (27/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (60/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 3640351
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 77/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 1 points higher (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (88/100 vs 87/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. 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 (83/100 vs 77/100). In the "design" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (27/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3640351 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 11033 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $729 | $799 |
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
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
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
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Poco F8 Ultra by 0.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $70. Poco F8 Ultra is cheaper by $70.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (88/100 vs 87/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
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 (83/100 vs 77/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (27/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max edges out the Poco F8 Ultra 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 83/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.
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. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.