Poco X8 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; estimated prices are $469 and $130. 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 607,137); the Samsung Galaxy M17 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 218g).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 607137
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1963
- 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: 192g vs 218g
- Cheaper: $130 vs $469
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, 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 M17 leads (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy M17 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (60/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (100/100 vs 78/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 607137 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1963 | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1100 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 | 192 g | |
| Price | $469 | $130 |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy M17 by 333.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $339. Samsung Galaxy M17 is cheaper by $339.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy M17 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (77/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (60/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (100/100 vs 78/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 by 36 points (62/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 26/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
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 M17?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.