Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
17 Max
Battery capacity (8,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
≈ Tie
Wired charging speed
≈ TiePerformance
Poco F9 Pro
AnTuTu benchmark (2,596,938 pts)
WinsDisplay
17 Max
Screen size (6.9")
WinsWeight
Poco F9 Pro
Total weight (206g)
WinsValue
17 Max
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7.6/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | 17 Max | Poco F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.9" | 6.59" | |
| 1,200 × 2,608 | 1,156 × 2,510 | |
| LTPO AMOLED | AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | 185Hz | |
| 3,500 nits | 4,500 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| 3x | 2.5x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series | |
| — | 2,596,938 | |
| 16 GB | 12 GB | |
| 512 GB | 512 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 8,000 mAh | 6,330 mAh | |
| 100W | 100W | |
| 50W | 50W | |
Build | ||
| 219g | 206g | |
| 8.2mm | 8.8mm | |
| Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back | |
| Not specified | IP68 | |
| Flagship | Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Xiaomi 17 Max
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro
Highest resolution main camera.