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).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 42 points (88/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 88
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
Performance 54
Display 56
Camera 41
Battery 24
Portability 56
Value for money 30
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • 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)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro better?
  • Lighter: 191g vs 219g
  • Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $799

  • Better portability (56/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

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).

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.
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro: The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
56
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 17 Max and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100
3654776 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
46/100 -337.6%
835186 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 337.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
$400

Launch price difference: $399. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro was $399 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.