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Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

What Poco X8 Pro Max does better (12) and where Redmi Note 17 Pro Max wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max
Xiaomi · 2026Poco X8 Pro Max
9.6Score
12 advantages≈ $500
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Xiaomi · 2026Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
9.3Score
4 advantages≈ $530
9.4Display9.4
9.0Performance6.7
8.8Camera8.3
9.7Battery9.7
9.7Features9.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

Poco X8 Pro MaxRedmi Note 17 Pro Max
77.9 × 162.98.278.3 × 163.48.6
Poco X8 Pro MaxRedmi Note 17 Pro MaxDifference
Height162.9 mm163.4 mm−0.5 mm
Width77.9 mm78.3 mm−0.4 mm
Thickness8.2 mm8.6 mm−0.4 mm
Weight218 g230 g−12 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Poco X8 Pro Max better than Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

  1. AnTuTu score2,445,108 vs 841,7072.9×
  2. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)8,539 vs 3,0702.8×
  3. 3DMark Wild Life Extreme6,229 vs 1,1905.2×
  4. Active use (test)25.4 h vs 22.5 h+13%
  5. CPU frequency3.73 GHz vs 2.6 GHz+43%
  6. Storage (base)256 GB vs 128 GB2×
  7. 4K video frame rate60 fps vs 30 fps2×
  8. Weight218 g vs 230 g+5%
  9. Process3 nm vs 4 nm+33%
  10. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6+17%
  11. Loudspeaker loudness-20.9 LUFS vs -24.3 LUFS+-14%
  12. Thickness8.2 mm vs 8.6 mm+5%

Why is Redmi Note 17 Pro Max better than Poco X8 Pro Max?

  1. Battery capacity8,500 mAh vs 9,210 mAh+8%
  2. 4K selfie videoNo · Poco X8 Pro Max: Yes
  3. Drop resistance classB vs A
  4. Selfie camera20 MP vs 32 MP+60%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight218 g230 g
Thickness8.2 mm8.6 mm
Height162.9 mm163.4 mm
Width77.9 mm78.3 mm
FrameAluminiumPlastic
BackPlasticPlastic
Ingress protectionIP68IP68
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 7iCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
ColoursBlack, White, BlueBlack, Purple, Cloud Blush, Green, Secret Sunrise
Display
Screen size6.8″6.8″
PanelAMOLEDAMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)1,280 px1,280 px
Resolution (height)2,772 px2,772 px
Pixel density447 ppi447 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,500 nits3,500 nits
Measured brightness1,114 nits1,109 nits
Screen-to-body ratio90.3%89.5%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 9500sQualcomm SM6850 Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
Chip makerMediaTekQualcomm
Process3 nm4 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency3.73 GHz2.6 GHz
GPUImmortalis-G925 MC11Adreno 812
AnTuTu score2,445,108841,707
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)8,5393,070
3DMark Wild Life Extreme6,2291,190
Memory
RAM12 GB12 GB
Storage (max)512 GB512 GB
Storage (base)256 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 4.1UFS 2.2
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.5f/1.5
Main sensor size1/1.95"1/1.95"
Rear cameras22
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate60 fps30 fps
Selfie camera20 MP32 MP
4K selfie videoNoYes
Battery
Battery capacity8,500 mAh9,210 mAh
Battery typeSi/CSi/C
Active use (test)25.4 h22.5 h
Wired charging100 W100 W
Charged in 30 min62%—
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMYesYes
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth66
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Infrared portYes—
Dual-band GPSYes—
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Loudspeaker loudness-20.9 LUFS-24.3 LUFS
Fingerprint sensorUnder display, ultrasonicUnder display
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximityFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity
Software
OS at launchAndroid 16Android 16
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceHyperOS 3HyperOS 3
EU label
Energy classBB
Battery charge cycles1,0001,000
Endurance per cycle80 h79 h
Repairability classCC
Drop resistance classBA
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