Poco M7 4G vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Poco M7 4G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 43/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 476,175).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7 4G
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Poco M7 4G better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 43/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 224g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M7 4G vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 45 points higher (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M7 4G (97/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M7 4G (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M7 4G (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Poco M7 4G are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M7 4G | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.1×80.5×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 224 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Poco M7 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco M7 4G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M7 4G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M7 4G and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Poco M7 4G by 87.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M7 4G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M7 4G (97/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M7 4G (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M7 4G (90/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Poco M7 4G are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M7 4G or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M7 4G by 45 points (88/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M7 4G and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Poco M7 4G has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 4G or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M7 4G or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 4G over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
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.