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 — 88/100 vs 46/100 (a 42-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 824,513); the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is noticeably lighter (191g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz 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 (81/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $999
- Better portability (56/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 42 points higher (88/100 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 — 86/100, Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro — 20/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (81/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3998145 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 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 | 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 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
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 384.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $599. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro was $599 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (81/100 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).
Frequently asked questions
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 42 points (88/100 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 88/100, 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.