Poco X8 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17T Pro

The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $469 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 71/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7000); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,005 vs 2,629,444).

The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 77
Portability 46
Value for money 72
Xiaomi 17T Pro
Performance 93
Display 94
Camera 63
Battery 87
Portability 54
Value for money 76
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
  • Cheaper: $469 vs $899

  • Overall rating 71/100
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 2629444
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 205g vs 218g

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 90/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 77/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 11 points higher (82/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (76/100 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 17T Pro: The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco X8 Pro Max Xiaomi 17T Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 2629444 3207005
Geekbench Single 3228 3228
Geekbench Multi 9553 9553
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 8500 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 218 g 205 g
Price $469 $899
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

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

Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
71/100
2629444 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17T Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +18.0%
3207005 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Poco X8 Pro Max by 18.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469
Xiaomi 17T Pro
$899

Price difference: $430. Poco X8 Pro Max is cheaper by $430.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (63/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 77/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (76/100 vs 72/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

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

The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 37/100).

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

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