Poco X8 Pro Max vs Redmi Note 17
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4; launch prices were $469 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 51/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 8000); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 600,942).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Redmi Note 17
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 600942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2210
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Lighter: 218g vs 225g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 41/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $469
- Overall rating 51/100
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Redmi Note 17, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 20 points higher (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro Max — 72/100, Redmi Note 17 — 68/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (90/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100). 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 and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Redmi Note 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 600942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 2210 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2396 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $469 | $185 |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Redmi Note 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Redmi Note 17 by 337.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $284. Redmi Note 17 was $284 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (90/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).
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 and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (77/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 17?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 by 20 points (71/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 17?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 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 Note 17?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Redmi Note 17?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for those who care about battery life.