Poco X3 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Poco X3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G, 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 47/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 526,647); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco X3 doesn't.
Poco X3
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Overall rating 47/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 526647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 753
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1808
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 225g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 28/100)
Comparing the Poco X3 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 41 points higher (88/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Poco X3 (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 28/100).
| Specification | Poco X3 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 526647 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 753 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1808 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10, MIUI 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.3×76.8×10.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Poco X3
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X3
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X3
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Poco X3 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Poco X3 by 85.6% in our overall performance rating.
Poco X3
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (97/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Poco X3 (81/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (90/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (90/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 28/100).
Which is better: the Poco X3 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 by 41 points (88/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X3 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Poco X3 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X3 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X3 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco X3 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Poco X3 is a better fit for everyday use. 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.