Xiaomi 17 Max vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
The Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; launch prices were $799 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 46/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 835,186); the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is noticeably lighter (191g vs 219g).
Xiaomi 17 Max
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 835186
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Lighter: 191g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $799
- Better portability (56/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Max vs the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 42 points higher (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100, Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro — 30/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (90/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (56/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3654776 | 835186 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $400 |
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi 17 Max and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 337.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $399. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro was $399 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (97/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (81/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (90/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (90/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (56/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 42 points (88/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Max has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Max over the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?
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. The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a better fit for everyday use.