Both Poco X8 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Poco X8 Pro Max has better resolution of 3200 x 1220 than Xiaomi 17 which has resolution of 2656 x 1220. Poco X8 Pro Max has more internal memory than Xiaomi 17
| Name | Poco X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.3 in |
| Internal Memory | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 32 MP Dual | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 59990 | Rs. 56990 |
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be September 12, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Poco X8 Pro Max is Rs. 59990. The launch Date of the second phone is September 25, 2025. The Expected cost of Xiaomi 17 is Rs. 56990.
Poco X8 Pro Max has larger screen size of 6.67 inches in comparison to Xiaomi 17's 6.3 inch screen. Poco X8 Pro Max has OLED Screen type where as Xiaomi 17 has LTPO AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 464 PPI & Poco's phone has only 446 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 89.5%. Poco X8 Pro Max has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi 17 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Both phones come with 12 GB RAM Poco X8 Pro Max has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Xiaomi 17 (256 GB).
They both have the same 50 MP + 32 MP Dual Rear Camera. Xiaomi 17 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's 32 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
| Name | Poco X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 |
| General | ||
| Model | X8 Pro Max | 17 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | eSIM+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 12, 2026 (Expected) | September 25, 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.8 x 151.1 x 8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Pink, White | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (68.7 B) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1220 x 3200 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.3 inches, 1220 x 2656 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 446 PPI | ~ 464 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 93% | ~ 89.5% |
| Glass Type | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass | |
| Brightness | 3500 nits (peak) | |
| Features | HDR10+, 1920Hz PWM Dimming, 3000 Nits Peak Brightness, 2160Hz Instantaneous Touch Sampling Rate | 2160Hz PWM, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+ |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | UFS 4.1 |
| 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 |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC, BDS (tri-band) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, IR Blaster | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | No | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.79 (Wide Angle) 32 MP (Telephoto) | 50 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 23mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 60mm (telephoto), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF (10cm - ∞), OIS, 2.6x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 17mm, 102˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm |
| Camera Sensor | LightHunter 900 | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lens, dual-tone , HDR, panorama | |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 720p @ 1920 fps HD | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS | HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 9500s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 4.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Adreno | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, FLAC, APE, AAC, OGG, WAV, AMR, AWB |
| Video | Yes | MP4, MKV, WEBM, 3GP |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 9000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 7000 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 50W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 22.5W | |