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; launch prices were $499 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 74/100 (a 14-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 3,126,402).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $799
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 86/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 14 points higher (88/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, 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, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| 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 | — | 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 | |
| Launch price | $499 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Poco F8 by 14.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Poco F8 was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (90/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the Poco F8 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, 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, budget-conscious buyers.