Poco F9 Ultra vs Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
The Poco F9 Ultra (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 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 60/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9210 mAh vs 8050); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 1,007,140).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Ultra
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 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
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 9210 vs 8050 mAh
- Lighter: 230g vs 238g
- Better portability (35/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Ultra vs the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 30 points higher (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and the Poco F9 Ultra are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4165108 | 1007140 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1099 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3481 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8050 mAh | 9210 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 9210 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Ultra and Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 313.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (98/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (90/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and the Poco F9 Ultra are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 30 points (90/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life.