Poco F9 Pro vs Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 60/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9210 mAh vs 6330); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 1,007,140); the Poco F9 Pro is noticeably lighter (206g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 1007140
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3481
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 206g vs 230g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 9210 vs 6330 mAh
- Overall rating 60/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, the Poco F9 Pro scores 24 points higher (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (95/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 1007140 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1099 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3481 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 9210 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 9210 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 220.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (95/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (74/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 24 points (84/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life.