Sharp Aquos R8s Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 58/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 47 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,757,044); the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro is noticeably lighter (203g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro by 30 points (88/100 vs 58/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Sharp Aquos R8s Pro

Performance 76
Display 85
Camera 29
Battery 44
Portability 43
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Max

Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 90

What makes Sharp Aquos R8s Pro better?

  • Lighter: 203g vs 219g

  • Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (43/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1757044
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 47MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 44/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 30 points higher (88/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).

Sharp Aquos R8s Pro: The Sharp Aquos R8s Pro is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Sharp Aquos R8s Pro Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1757044 3654776
Geekbench Single 2004 3639
Geekbench Multi 5311 11047
Display 6.6" LTPO IGZO OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2730 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 27W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 47 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 161.0×77.0×9.3 mm —
Weight 203 g 219 g
Launch price — $799

Camera comparison

Sharp Aquos R8s Pro

  • Main: 47MP
  • Front: 12MP
29
camera

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Display comparison

Sharp Aquos R8s Pro

  • 6.6" LTPO IGZO OLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2730
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Sharp Aquos R8s Pro

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Sharp Aquos R8s Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sharp Aquos R8s Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
58/100
1757044 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +51.9%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Sharp Aquos R8s Pro by 51.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Sharp Aquos R8s Pro

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Max

$799

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (97/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (90/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (90/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro by 30 points (88/100 vs 58/100).

What is the rating of the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Sharp Aquos R8s Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Sharp Aquos R8s Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.