{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/xiaomi-17-pro-max-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8-power/",
    "generated": "2026-09-23T08:43:51+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Poco X8 Power",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 87 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and memory & storage. The Xiaomi Poco X8 Power still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco X8 Power is the cheaper of the two at PKR 99,999 against PKR 239,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi 17 Pro Max",
            "slug": "xiaomi-17-pro-max",
            "brand": "Xiaomi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-17-pro-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-1-2025-10_43_02-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 239999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-10-12T05:23:05+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 92,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 47.3,
                "overall": 91.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Expected September 2025 (Pakistan / global)",
                    "Dimensions": "162.9 × 77.6 × 8.0 mm",
                    "Weight": "219 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 in",
                    "Resolution": "1200 × 2608 pixels (~416 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED, HDR10+, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass / Shield Glass 3.0 (leaked)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2 × 4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6 × 3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "HyperOS 3 (based on Android 16)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 / 16 GB LPDDR5X (variants)",
                    "Internal storage": "512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.1 (variants)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide, OIS) + 50 MP periscope telephoto (5× optical zoom) + 50 MP ultra-wide",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps (HDR) + 4K@30/60/120fps + 1080p up to 960fps (various modes)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-ion / Si-C ~7,500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired, 50W wireless, ~22.5W reverse wireless"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (IP68, dust/water resistant)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Power",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-x8-power",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-x8-power/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-1-2026-10_57_28-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 99999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-01T06:16:06+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 86.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 4, 2026 (expected)",
                    "Dimensions": "163.4 x 78.3 x 8.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "229.5 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69K dust and water resistance."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1280 × 2772 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz HDR10+, 3500 nits peak brightness",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4× 2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4× 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 812",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (Wide) + 8 MP (Ultrawide), OIS, PDAF, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.2, Wide, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (Non-removable) 10000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired fast charging, 27W reverse wired charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM, Dual SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-17-pro-max",
        "margin": 4.9,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-17-pro-max": 92,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8-power": 57
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-pro-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-pro-max": 98,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8-power": 98
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-17-pro-max": 95,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8-power": 95
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-17-pro-max": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8-power": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-17-pro-max": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8-power": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-17-pro-max": 47.3,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8-power": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8-power"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 Power costs PKR 140,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 Power packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Pro Max offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Pro Max ships with 512 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or Xiaomi Poco X8 Power?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.9 points. It wins on performance and memory & storage. Xiaomi Poco X8 Power 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 Pro Max and Xiaomi Poco X8 Power in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is listed at PKR 239,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 Power at PKR 99,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 Power cheaper by PKR 140,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or Xiaomi Poco X8 Power?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 Power runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}