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).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper: $469 vs $899
- Overall rating 71/100
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Poco X8 Pro Max by 18.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $430. Poco X8 Pro Max is cheaper by $430.
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).
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.