Poco X8 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; estimated prices are $469 and $153. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 26/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 548,631); the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 218g).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 548631
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 760
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1890
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 218g
- Cheaper: $153 vs $469
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (99/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 36 points higher (62/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G leads (99/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G are nearly equal (32/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (62/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (99/100 vs 78/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A17 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 548631 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 760 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1890 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $469 | $153 |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A17 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A17 4G by 379.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $316. Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is cheaper by $316.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G are nearly equal (32/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (77/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (62/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (99/100 vs 78/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G by 36 points (62/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G — 26/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.