Poco M8 Power vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Poco M8 Power (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 50/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8 Power has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7500); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 593,849).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8 Power
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Poco M8 Power better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7500 mAh
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2328
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8 Power vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 38 points higher (88/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Power (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Poco M8 Power are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Power (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco M8 Power (89/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8 Power | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 593849 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2328 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.0" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2396 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Poco M8 Power
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco M8 Power
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8 Power
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8 Power and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Poco M8 Power by 85.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M8 Power
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Power (98/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Poco M8 Power are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Power (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco M8 Power (89/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8 Power or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Power by 38 points (88/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M8 Power and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Poco M8 Power has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8 Power or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 Power or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 Power over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.