Poco F9 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $699 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 84/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6330); the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 3,228,426).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 206g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $799
- Better display (91/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 3228426
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6330 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 95/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 4 points higher (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, 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 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 206 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Poco F9 Pro by 11.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Poco F9 Pro was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (90/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max edges out the Poco F9 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, 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, budget-conscious buyers.