Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has better RAM than Poco X8 5G. In terms of display resolution, Poco X8 5G has better resolution of 2740 x 1240 than Xiaomi 17 Pro Max which has resolution of 2608 x 1200. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has more internal memory than Poco X8 5G
| Name | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | Poco X8 5G |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.74 in |
| Internal Memory | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5700 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple | 50 MP + 13 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 74990 | Rs. 29990 |
The launch Date of the first phone is September 25, 2025. The Expected cost of Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is Rs. 74990. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be January 09, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Poco X8 5G is Rs. 29990.
Poco X8 5G has screen size of 6.74 inches which falls short to Xiaomi 17 Pro Max's 6.9 inch screen. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has LTPO AMOLED Screen type where as Poco X8 5G has AMOLED Screen type. Poco's phone has display density of 451 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 416 PPI display density. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Poco X8 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Poco X8 5G (256 GB).
They both have the same 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max 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 5G's 32 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
| Name | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | Poco X8 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | X8 | |
| 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 |
| Release Date | September 25, 2025 | January 09, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.6 x 162.9 x 8 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | |
| Colors | Black, White, Purple, Green | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (68 B) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 1200 x 2608 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.74 inches, 1240 x 2740 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 416 PPI | ~ 451 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 92.3% | |
| Glass Type | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3 | |
| Brightness | 3500 nits (peak) | |
| Features | 2160Hz PWM, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+ | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Dual Display | Yes, LTPO AMOLED, 2.9 inches, 20Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, 3500 nits (peak) | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/2/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/48/66*/77/78/79, NSA: n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66*/77/78/79 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v6.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | with GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NAVIC | Yes with A-GPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, Compass, Bbarometer | |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/2.6 (Telephoto) 115mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", PDAF (30cm - ∞), OIS, 5x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 17mm, 102˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm | 50 MP + 13 MP + 8 MP |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Laser AF, Color Spectrum Sensor, Leica Lens, Dual-tone , HDR, Panorama | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Autofocus, Screen Flash | 32 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 3 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| CPU | 4.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Adreno | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, FLAC, APE, AAC, OGG, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB | Yes |
| Video | MP4, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, 3GP, ASF playback | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5700 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 80W |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 50W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 22.5W | |