TCL P80 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The TCL P80 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $279 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 57/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 953,150).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL P80 Pro 5G
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes TCL P80 Pro 5G better?
- Cheaper at launch: $279 vs $799
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3185
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5800 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL P80 Pro 5G vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 31 points higher (88/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 61/100). Value score: TCL P80 Pro 5G — 58/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 90/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the TCL P80 Pro 5G (97/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the TCL P80 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the TCL P80 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL P80 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 953150 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3185 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2766 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $279 | $799 |
Camera comparison
TCL P80 Pro 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
TCL P80 Pro 5G
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2766
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL P80 Pro 5G
- 5800 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared TCL P80 Pro 5G and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads TCL P80 Pro 5G by 73.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $520. TCL P80 Pro 5G was $520 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the TCL P80 Pro 5G (97/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the TCL P80 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the TCL P80 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL P80 Pro 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the TCL P80 Pro 5G by 31 points (88/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the TCL P80 Pro 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The TCL P80 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL P80 Pro 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the TCL P80 Pro 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the TCL P80 Pro 5G over the 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.