Poco F9 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Poco F9 Ultra (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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 88/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 8000); the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 3,654,776); the Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably lighter (219g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 3654776
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 8000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 90/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Lighter: 219g vs 238g
- Better portability (40/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 2 points higher (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4165108 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8050 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 238 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Xiaomi 17 Max by 14.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Poco F9 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Poco F9 Ultra edges out the Xiaomi 17 Max by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, 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.