Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) 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 $999 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 46/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 835,186); the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is noticeably lighter (191g vs 219g).
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 835186
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 56/100)
- Lighter: 191g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $999
- Better portability (56/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 44 points higher (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 92/100, 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (91/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (89/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3998145 | 835186 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 2160 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 159 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $400 |
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 378.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $599. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro was $599 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (98/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (91/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (87/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (89/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 44 points (90/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max over the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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.