Poco X3 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Poco X3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G, 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 — 90/100 vs 47/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 526,647); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco X3 doesn't; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is thinner (8.0mm vs 10.1mm).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 by 43 points (90/100 vs 47/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X3
Performance 42
Display 66
Camera 46
Battery 53
Portability 28
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 92
What makes Poco X3 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 47/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 526647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 753
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1808
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 219g vs 225g

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (48/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X3 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 43 points higher (90/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 46/100). 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 X3 (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco X3 (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco X3 (48/100 vs 28/100).

Poco X3: The Poco X3 is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco X3 Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 526647 3998145
Geekbench Single 753 3640
Geekbench Multi 1808 11033
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 2160 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10, MIUI 12 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 450 nits 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP53 IP68
Dimensions 165.3×76.8×10.1 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 225 g 219 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Poco X3
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 20MP
46
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Poco X3
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
91
display
Battery and charging
Poco X3
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco X3 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G
47/100
526647 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
90/100 +86.8%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Poco X3 by 86.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco X3
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (98/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco X3 (91/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (87/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (89/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco X3 (48/100 vs 28/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X3 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 by 43 points (90/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Poco X3 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Poco X3 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco X3 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 46/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco X3 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Poco X3 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Poco X3 is a better fit for everyday use. 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.