Poco F8 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $729 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 88/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 3,651,476).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $729 vs $999
- Better camera (90/100 vs 87/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 3651476
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 1 points higher (89/100 vs 88/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 86/100; 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, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3651476 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- 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 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Poco F8 Ultra by 8.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $270. Poco F8 Ultra was $270 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 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, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Poco F8 Ultra edges out the Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.