Poco X8 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $469 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 71/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6300); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 2,629,444); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 218g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 77
Portability 46
Value for money 72
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 84
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6300 mAh
  • Cheaper: $469 vs $825

  • Overall rating 71/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 2629444
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 3228
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 9553
  • Lighter: 192g vs 218g

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 90/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 77/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better value for money (84/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 15 points higher (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100).

Poco X8 Pro Max: The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 X8 Pro Max Xiaomi 17 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2629444 3569354
Geekbench Single 3228 3310
Geekbench Multi 9553 10070
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280 2656x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8500 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 218 g 192 g
Price $469 $825
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
71/100
2629444 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +26.3%
3569354 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Poco X8 Pro Max by 26.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825

Price difference: $356. Poco X8 Pro Max is cheaper by $356.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 90/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (81/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 77/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (64/100 vs 46/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 90/100).

Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.