Xiaomi 17 Max vs Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
The Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 52/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 859,084); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha doesn't; the Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably lighter (219g vs 241g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Max
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4050 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 241g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha better?
- Overall rating 52/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Max vs the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 36 points higher (88/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (90/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (40/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3654776 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 7.9" Flexible Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 2088x2250 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4050 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 154.4×72.3×10.4 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 241 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- Main: 108MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- 7.9" Flexible Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2088x2250
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- 4050 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Max and Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha by 325.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (97/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (90/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (90/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (40/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha by 36 points (88/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Xiaomi 17 Max has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Max over the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
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.