Xiaomi 17 Max vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $799 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 78/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 3,569,354); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 219g).
Xiaomi 17 Max
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 3569354
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3310
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 10070
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6300 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper: $799 vs $825
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 80/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 76/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 53/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 26/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Max vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 6 points higher (84/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 76/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (60/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3654776 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $799 | $825 |
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Xiaomi 17 Max and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Xiaomi 17 Pro by 2.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $26. Xiaomi 17 Max is cheaper by $26.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 76/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (60/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Max edges out the Xiaomi 17 Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Max has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Max over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.