Category Breakdown
Camera
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Main sensor resolution
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Poco F9 Ultra
Battery capacity (8,050 mAh)
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Wired charging speed
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AnTuTu benchmark
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Screen size
≈ TieWeight
17 Max
Total weight (219g)
WinsValue
17 Max
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7.6/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | 17 Max | Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.9" | 6.9" | |
| 1,200 × 2,608 | 1,200 × 2,608 | |
| LTPO AMOLED | AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | 185Hz | |
| 3,500 nits | 4,500 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| 3x | 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-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| 16 GB | 16 GB | |
| 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 8,000 mAh | 8,050 mAh | |
| 100W | 100W | |
| 50W | 50W | |
Build | ||
| 219g | 235g | |
| 8.2mm | 8.7mm | |
| 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 17 Max
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Highest resolution main camera.