Poco M8x vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Poco M8x (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, 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 45/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 624,021).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8x
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Poco M8x better?
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 624021
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 976
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2250
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8x vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 43 points higher (88/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 49/100). 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 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8x (98/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco M8x (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8x (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8x (89/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8x | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 624021 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 976 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2250 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 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 | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Poco M8x
- 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 M8x
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8x
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- 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 M8x and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Poco M8x by 84.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M8x
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8x (98/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco M8x (81/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8x (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8x (89/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8x or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8x by 43 points (88/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M8x and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Poco M8x has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8x 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 M8x or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8x 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.