Poco X8 Pro Max vs Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Poco X8 Pro Max wins 2 of 5. Buy Poco X8 Pro Max if you want better photos and more speed for games.
The short answer
- CameraPoco X8 Pro Max. Takes the better photos: camera score 5 out of 10, against 4.
- BatteryIt's a tie
- SpeedPoco X8 Pro Max. Faster for games and heavy apps: MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, speed score 9 out of 10, against 4.
- UpdatesIt's a tie
- PriceIt's a tie
Overall, Poco X8 Pro Max wins 2 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
| Spec | Poco X8 Pro Max | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹49,999 | ₹49,999 |
| Launched | 17 March 2026 | 16 September 2026 |
| Software now | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) (same as launch) | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) (same as launch) |
| Rating | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 |
| Battery | Excellent battery life from a 9000mAh battery, with 100W fast charging. | One of the longest-lasting phones tested (22 hours 31 minutes in GSMArena's test of the 9210mAh EU model); 100W charging. |
| Camera | Capable main camera with good 2x shots, but no zoom lens and a basic wide-angle camera. | Decent 50MP main camera with a larger sensor and 4K video, but a basic 8MP wide-angle and no zoom. |
| Speed | Dimensity 9500s is one of the fastest chips at this price, great for games. | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 handles daily apps well but is slow for heavy games at this price. |
| Catch | Somewhat heavy, with no telephoto camera and a basic 8MP wide-angle. | Heavy at about 230g, and the chip is slow for ₹49,999. |
| Updates | 4 years | 4 years |
Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Poco X8 Pro Max | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED, 120Hz, 2000 nits HBM, 3500 nits peak, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Gorilla Glass 7i | 6.83-inch 1.5K (1280 x 2772) AMOLED, 120Hz, 2000 nits HBM, 3500 nits peak, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s (3nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4nm) |
| CPU | 1x Cortex-X925 @ 3.73GHz + 3x Cortex-X4 @ 3.3GHz + 4x Cortex-A720 @ 2.4GHz | 4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.6GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Immortalis-G925 (MC11 per GSMArena, MC12 per India launch coverage), ray tracing | Adreno 812 |
| AI chip (NPU) | MediaTek NPU (TOPS not officially stated) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 12GB RAM, 256GB (UFS 4.1, LPDDR5X (9.6Gbps)) | 8GB RAM, 256GB (UFS 4.1 on 256GB and above; RAM type not officially stated) |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 10000 mAh |
| Charging | 100W HyperCharge wired (PD3.0, PPS), 27W reverse wired, bypass charging; no wireless charging | 100W HyperCharge wired (PD 3.0, PPS), 27W reverse wired, bypass charging; no wireless charging |
| Cameras | 50 MP Light Fusion 600 main (1/1.95", f/1.5, 26mm, OIS) + 8 MP ultrawide (1/4", f/2.2, 15mm); 20 MP selfie | 50MP main (f/1.5, 1/1.95", PDAF, OIS) + 8MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 1/4", 120 degrees); 32MP front (f/2.2) |
| Water and dust | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K |
| Size and weight | 8.2mm thick, 220g | 8.6mm thick, 229.5g |
| Software | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) at launch, HyperOS 3 (Android 16) now | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) at launch, HyperOS 3 (Android 16) now |
| Updates | 4 years promised | 4 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Only on some versions |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 (aptX HD, LHDC 5, Auracast), NFC, IR blaster, eSIM, USB-C 2.0 | Wi-Fi 6 (dual-band), Bluetooth 6.0, NFC (market dependent), IR blaster, USB-C 2.0 |
| Modem | Integrated MediaTek 5G modem (model not officially stated) | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Loud stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos (rated Excellent by GSMArena); haptics not detailed | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos (rated Very good by GSMArena, -24.3 LUFS); haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | 3840Hz PWM; touch sampling not officially stated | 3840Hz PWM; touch sampling not officially stated |
| Cooling | Not officially stated for the Pro Max (the X8 Pro uses a 5,300 sq mm IceLoop vapour chamber) | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Black, White, Blue | Stealth Black, Matcha Green, Secret Sunrise |
Where to buy
- Poco X8 Pro Max₹49,999
- Redmi Note 17 Pro Max₹49,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, Poco X8 Pro Max or Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
- Poco X8 Pro Max wins 2 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy Poco X8 Pro Max if you want better photos and more speed for games.
- Which has the better camera?
- Poco X8 Pro Max takes the better photos.
- Which has the better battery life?
- They are about even on battery.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- Poco X8 Pro Max is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- Poco X8 Pro Max costs ₹49,999, Redmi Note 17 Pro Max costs ₹49,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Poco X8 Pro Max: 4 years, now on HyperOS 3 (Android 16). Redmi Note 17 Pro Max: 4 years, now on HyperOS 3 (Android 16).