{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/xiaomi-17-max-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-10-18T00:15:36+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Xiaomi 17 Max vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi 17 Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 89 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Xiaomi Poco X8 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,999 against PKR 329,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi 17 Max",
            "slug": "xiaomi-17-max",
            "brand": "Xiaomi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-17-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-25-2026-11_08_11-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 329999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-25T06:29:08+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 92,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 28.7,
                "overall": 89.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 21, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "162.9 × 77.6 × 8 mm",
                    "Weight": "219g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust/water resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1200 × 2608 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED 120Hz HDR10+, Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 layered with HyperOS 3."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "512GB / 1TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Wide + 50MP Periscope Telephoto (5x Optical Zoom) + 50MP Ultrawide Leica optics, Laser AF, HDR, Panorama, Dual-LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "50MP Wide HDR, Gyro-EIS",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@120fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion non-removable 7500mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired 50W wireless 22.5W reverse wireless charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Barometer Proximity sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco X8",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-x8",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-x8/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-6-2026-10_36_05-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 74999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-06T05:39:38+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 68,
                "camera": 66.3,
                "battery": 86.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 78.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm",
                    "Weight": "223 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1280 × 2772 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 710",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP, f/1.8, OIS, PDAF, 1/2.76\" sensor, 0.64µm pixel size, 5P lens + 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4, LED flash.",
                    "Selfie camera": "16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India)",
                    "Wired charging": "67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-17-max",
        "margin": 10.8,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-17-max": 92,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 68
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-17-max": 96,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-17-max": 95,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 86.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-17-max": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-17-max": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-17-max": 28.7,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 255,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 840 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Max charges 33W faster.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Max offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Max ships with 768 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Xiaomi 17 Max or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10.8 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. Xiaomi Poco X8 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Xiaomi 17 Max and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Max is listed at PKR 329,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 255,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Xiaomi 17 Max or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi 17 Max or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Max leads on battery. Xiaomi 17 Max carries a 7500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 100W and 67W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi 17 Max or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi 17 Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}