Poco X8 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $469 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 71/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6800); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,629,444).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 218g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $469 vs $892
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2629444
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3228
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9553
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 77/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 16 points higher (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro Max — 72/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $469 | $892 |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Poco X8 Pro Max by 33.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $423. Poco X8 Pro Max was $423 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.