Xiaomi 11i vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Xiaomi 11i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 34/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i doesn't.
Xiaomi 11i
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 207g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (41/100 vs 26/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 11i vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 50 points higher (84/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (88/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 11i notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (41/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Xiaomi 11i | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 207 g | 219 g | |
| Price | — | $799 |
Xiaomi 11i
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 11i
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 11i
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 11i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (88/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (90/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (83/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 11i notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (41/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Xiaomi 11i or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i by 50 points (84/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 11i and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 11i has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 11i or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 11i or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 11i over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.