Xiaomi 17 Max
₱36,600
Xiaomi 17 Max vs Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max wins overall, offering a larger 8500‑9000 mAh battery, lower price, and lighter weight, while still matching the 12 GB RAM and 256/512 GB storage of the Xiaomi 17 Max.
Winner for most people: Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max
- Xiaomi 17 Max — 1 wins
- Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max — 3 wins
- 2 ties
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| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 inches LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors, PWM, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, 3500 nits (peak) | 6.83" AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 2000 nits (HBM), 3500 nits (peak) |
| Processor | Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) (Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)) | Mediatek Dimensity 9500s (3 nm) (Octa-core (1x3.73 GHz Cortex-X925 & 3x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720)) |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Immortalis-G925 MC12 |
| RAM | 12GB RAM, 16GB RAM | 12GB RAM |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GB |
| Main Camera | 200 MP (wide) + 50 MP (periscope telephoto) + 50 MP (ultrawide), 32 MP selfie | 50 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/4" |
| Battery | Si/C Li-Ion 8000 mAh | Si/C Li-Ion 8500 mAh or 9000 mAh (market/region dependent) |
| Operating System | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5, Auracast, ASHA; GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L1+L5), GLONASS; NFC (market/region dependent); USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | Not specified | 218g, 8.2mm thickness |
| Weight | 219g or 225g | 218g |
| SIM | — | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Features | — | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity; IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP69K (market/region dependent) |
| Price | ₱36,600 | ₱28,826 |
Which should you buy?
Buy the Poco X8 Pro Max if you want longer battery life and better value; choose the Xiaomi 17 Max only if the superior 200 MP triple‑camera setup is a priority.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Xiaomi 17 Max worth it over the Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max?
Only if you need the flagship‑level 200 MP main camera, as the Poco X8 Pro Max beats it in price, battery capacity, and weight.
Which has the better camera?
The Xiaomi 17 Max has the better camera with a 200 MP wide sensor, 50 MP periscope telephoto, and 50 MP ultrawide lens compared to the Poco X8 Pro Max’s 50 MP wide and 8 MP ultrawide setup.
Which has the longer battery life?
The Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max wins with an 8500‑9000 mAh battery versus the Xiaomi 17 Max’s 8000 mAh cell.
Which is better value for money?
The Poco X8 Pro Max offers better value, delivering a larger battery, lower price, and lighter weight while matching memory and storage.
Which device is lighter?
The Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max is lighter at 219‑225 g compared to the Xiaomi 17 Max’s 218 g.