Both Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) and Xiaomi 17 Pro comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) has better resolution of 2772 x 1280 than Xiaomi 17 Pro which has resolution of 2656 x 1220. Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi 17 Pro
| Name | Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) | Xiaomi 17 Pro |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.83 in | 6.3 in |
| Internal Memory | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 6300 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 46999 | Rs. 82990 |
The launch Date of the first phone is March 17, 2026. The cost of Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) is Rs. 46999. The launch Date of the second phone is September 25, 2025. The Expected cost of Xiaomi 17 Pro is Rs. 82990.
Xiaomi 17 Pro has screen size of 6.3 inches which falls short to Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s 6.83 inch screen. Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi 17 Pro has LTPO AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 464 PPI & Poco's phone has only 447 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.3% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 89.5%. Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi 17 Pro has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Both mobiles come with 12 GB RAM Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Xiaomi 17 Pro (256 GB).
They both have the same 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera. Xiaomi 17 Pro will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s 20 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
| Name | Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) | Xiaomi 17 Pro |
| General | ||
| Model | 2602BPC18G | 16 Pro 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | March 17, 2026 | September 25, 2025 |
| In The Box | 1 x Handset, 1 x Adapter, 1 x Type-C USB Cable, 1 x Sim Eject Tool, 1 x Protective Case, 1 x Quick Start Guide, 1 x Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 162.9 x 8.2 mm | 71.8 x 151.1 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 218 g | 192 g |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue | Black, White, Purple, Green |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68.7 B) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.83 inches, 1280 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.3 inches, 1220 x 2656 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 447 PPI | ~ 464 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.3% | ~ 89.5% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass |
| Brightness | 2000 nits (HBM), 3500 nits (peak) | 3500 nits (peak) |
| Features | 3840Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Adaptive Refresh Rate 30(AOD)/60/90/120Hz TÜV Rheinland Low Blue light (Hardware Solution), TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland flicker free | 2160Hz PWM, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+ |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Dual Display | Yes, LTPO AMOLED, 2.7 inches, 572 x 904 pixels, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, 3500 nits (peak) | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Ultra | |
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G SA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n77/n78, 5G NSA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | WiFi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 2,712,214 (Total) (v11) | |
| Geekbench Score | 8,254 (Multi Core) (v6) 2,596 (Single Core) 20,010 (OpenCL) 21,920 (Vulkan) | |
| 3DMark Score | 6,019 (Wild Life Extreme) (36.04 FPS) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS,Galelio, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E-Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Flicker Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Circle to Search with Google, Google Gemini, AI Writing, AI Speech Recognition, AI Interpreter | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/ IP69K | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 3D IceLoop Cooling System, X-axis Linear Motor | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.5 (Wide Angle) 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 50 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/3 (Telephoto) 115mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF (20cm - ∞), OIS, 5x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 17mm, 102˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Dynamic Shot, Motion Capture, Documents Mode, Potrait Mode, Pro Mode, 50MP Mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Voice Shutter, HDR, Panaroma, Google Lens, DUAL Video, Long Exposure, Timed Burst | Laser AF, Color Spectrum Sensor, Leica Lens, Dual-tone , HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 3 | HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 9500s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| CPU | 3.73 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 4.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Immortalis-G925 MC12 | Adreno |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, FLAC, APE, AAC, OGG, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB |
| Video | Yes | MP4, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, 3GP, ASF playback |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 9000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6300 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 50W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 27W | Yes, 10W |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 22.5 | |