Head to head

Xiaomi 17 Max vs Xiaomi Poco X8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 25 May 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 17 Max takes it by 10.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 17 Max leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Xiaomi 17 Max leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi 17 Max leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi 17 Max leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Xiaomi 17 Max if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi 17 Max Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 329,999 PKR 74,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date May 21, 2026 September 2026
Dimensions 162.9 × 77.6 × 8 mm 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight 219g Better 223 g
Water resistance IP68 dust/water resistance IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.9 inches Better 6.83-inch
Resolution 1200 × 2608 pixels 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type LTPO AMOLED 120Hz HDR10+, Dolby Vision AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,
Protection Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3 Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-core Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Adreno 840 Adreno 710
Operating system Android 16 layered with HyperOS 3. Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB Better 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage 512GB / 1TB Better UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50MP Wide + 50MP Periscope Telephoto (5x Optical Zoom) + 50MP Ultrawide Leica optics, Laser AF, HDR, Panorama, Dual-LED Flash 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 50MP Wide HDR, Gyro-EIS Better 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR
Video recording 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Si/C Li-Ion non-removable 7500mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging 100W wired 50W wireless 22.5W reverse wireless charging Better 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.4 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Barometer Proximity sensor Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.
USB USB Type-C 3.2 USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Xiaomi 17 Max or Xiaomi Poco X8?

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.

What is the price of Xiaomi 17 Max and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi 17 Max or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi 17 Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi 17 Max or Xiaomi Poco X8?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi 17 Max or Xiaomi Poco X8?

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),.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.