Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Xiaomi
PKR 239,999
91/100 overall
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Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Poco X8
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Oct 2025.
The short answer
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 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 239,999.
Xiaomi Poco X8
Poco
PKR 74,999
78/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi 17 Pro Max takes it by 12.3 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 165,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 840 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi 17 Pro Max charges 33W faster.
- Xiaomi 17 Pro Max offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi 17 Pro Max ships with 768 GB more storage.
Buy the Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max | Xiaomi Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 239,999 | PKR 74,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | Expected September 2025 (Pakistan / global) | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 162.9 × 77.6 × 8.0 mm | 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm |
| Weight | 219 g Better | 223 g |
| Water resistance | Not listed | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.9 in Better | 6.83-inch |
| Resolution | 1200 × 2608 pixels (~416 ppi) | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED, HDR10+, 120Hz | AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, |
| Protection | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass / Shield Glass 3.0 (leaked) | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), |
| CPU | Octa-core (2 × 4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6 × 3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Adreno 710 |
| Operating system | HyperOS 3 (based on Android 16) | Android 16, HyperOS 3. |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12 / 16 GB LPDDR5X (variants) Better | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.1 (variants) Better | UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP (wide, OIS) + 50 MP periscope telephoto (5× optical zoom) + 50 MP ultra-wide | 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 | 50 MP wide Better | 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR |
| Video recording | 8K@30fps (HDR) + 4K@30/60/120fps + 1080p up to 960fps (various modes) | 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-ion / Si-C ~7,500 mAh | Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better |
| Wired charging | 100W wired, 50W wireless, ~22.5W reverse wireless Better | 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (IP68, dust/water resistant) | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band | 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 | Fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor. |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, OTG | 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 Pro Max or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 12.3 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 Pro Max and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is listed at PKR 239,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 165,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max or Xiaomi Poco X8?
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 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),.
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