Poco F8 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $499 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 61/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 2,760,000).
Poco F8
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 205g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $499 vs $799
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 2760000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9300
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 72/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 23 points higher (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 65/100). 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 72/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Poco F8 (88/100 vs 65/100). 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 F8 (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 72/100). In the "design" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (43/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2760000 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 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 | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | 205 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $499 | $799 |
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Poco F8 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Poco F8 by 24.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $300. Poco F8 is cheaper by $300.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Poco F8 (88/100 vs 65/100).
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 F8 (90/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 72/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (43/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco F8 by 23 points (84/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for active users, 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.