Poco X8 Pro Max vs Redmi 17
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 46/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7500); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 624,021).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
Redmi 17
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 624021
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 976
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2250
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Lighter: 218g vs 232g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 17 better?
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Redmi 17, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 25 points higher (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (77/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Redmi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2604459 | 624021 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 976 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2250 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 825 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 170.1×78.4×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 232 g | |
| Launch price | $469 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 17
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Redmi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Redmi 17 by 317.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi 17
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (91/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (84/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (77/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi 17?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 by 25 points (71/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Redmi 17?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Redmi 17 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi 17?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi 17?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Redmi 17?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.