Xiaomi 17 Max vs Xiaomi Mi Play
The Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi Play (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 30/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3000); the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 199,111); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Play doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi Play is noticeably lighter (150g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Max
Xiaomi Mi Play
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Play better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 219g
- Better portability (85/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Max vs the Xiaomi Mi Play, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 58 points higher (88/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (97/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (81/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (85/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi Mi Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 3654776 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 5.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 147.8×71.9×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 150 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi Play
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Max and Xiaomi Mi Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Xiaomi Mi Play by 1735.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi Play
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (97/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (81/100 vs 62/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (90/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (85/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play by 58 points (88/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Xiaomi 17 Max has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi Mi Play — 30/100.
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Max over the Xiaomi Mi Play?
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.