Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max
Verdict
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max scores higher in 4 of 6 sections (camera, connectivity & features, display and performance), while the Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max leads in battery and design & durability.
The biggest difference is camera: 95 vs 55 points.
The Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max is the newer model, announced 6 months after the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max for camera and connectivity & features; choose the Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max for battery and design & durability.
- iPhone 17 Pro Max leads in 13 fields
- Poco X8 Pro Max leads in 9 fields
- 19 ties
41 scored fields compared
Score by section
| Section scores | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Poco X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ||
| Performance | 96 | 93 |
| Camera | 95 | 55 |
| Battery | 80 | 86 |
| Display | 96 | 90 |
| Design & durability | 78 | 83 |
| Connectivity & features | 84 | 74 |
Full specifications
Performance
- Chipset performance index
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 95/100(Better)
- Poco X8 Pro Max: 92/100
- Chipset
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: Apple A19 Pro
- Poco X8 Pro Max: Dimensity 9500s
- RAM (max)
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 12 GB
- Poco X8 Pro Max: 12 GB
- Storage (max)
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 2 TB
- Poco X8 Pro Max: 512 GB
- Process node
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 3 nm
- Poco X8 Pro Max: 3 nm
Camera
- Main camera resolution
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 48 MP
- Poco X8 Pro Max: 50 MP
- Main sensor size
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 1/1.28″(Better)
- Poco X8 Pro Max: 1/1.95″
- Optical stabilization (OIS)
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: Yes
- Poco X8 Pro Max: Yes
- Ultra-wide camera
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: Yes
- Poco X8 Pro Max: Yes
- Telephoto camera
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: Yes(Better)
- Poco X8 Pro Max: No
- Periscope lens
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: Yes
- Poco X8 Pro Max: No
- Optical zoom
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 4×(Better)
- Poco X8 Pro Max: No
- Video recording
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 4K 120 fps(Better)
- Poco X8 Pro Max: 4K 60 fps
- Front camera
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 18 MP
- Poco X8 Pro Max: 20 MP(Better)
- Front camera 4K video
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: Yes
- Poco X8 Pro Max: No
Battery
- Battery capacity
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 4823 mAh
- Poco X8 Pro Max: 8500 mAh(Better)
- Battery endurance (EU label)
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 53:00 h
- Poco X8 Pro Max: 80:14 h(Better)
- EU label cycles
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 1000
- Poco X8 Pro Max: 1000
- Wired charging
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: Unknown
- Poco X8 Pro Max: 100 W
- Wireless charging
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 25 W(Better)
- Poco X8 Pro Max: No
- Reverse charging
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: Yes
- Poco X8 Pro Max: Yes
- Reverse charging type
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: Wired
- Poco X8 Pro Max: Wired
Display
- Screen size
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 6.9″
- Poco X8 Pro Max: 6.83″
- Panel type
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: LTPO OLED(Better)
- Poco X8 Pro Max: OLED
- Refresh rate
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 120 Hz
- Poco X8 Pro Max: 120 Hz
- Pixel density
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 460 ppi(Better)
- Poco X8 Pro Max: 447 ppi
- Peak brightness
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 3000 nits
- Poco X8 Pro Max: 3500 nits(Better)
- Resolution
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 1320x2868
- Poco X8 Pro Max: 1280x2772
- Screen protection
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: Ceramic Shield 2
- Poco X8 Pro Max: Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Design & durability
- Weight
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 233 g
- Poco X8 Pro Max: 218 g(Better)
- Thickness
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 8.8 mm
- Poco X8 Pro Max: 8.2 mm(Better)
- Dust & water resistance
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: IP68
- Poco X8 Pro Max: IP68 + IP69(Better)
- Back material
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: Aluminum(Better)
- Poco X8 Pro Max: Fiber
- Frame material
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: Aluminum
- Poco X8 Pro Max: Aluminum
- EU repairability class
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: C
- Poco X8 Pro Max: C
- EU drop resistance class
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: B
- Poco X8 Pro Max: B
- EU energy class
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: A
- Poco X8 Pro Max: B
Connectivity & features
- 5G
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: Yes
- Poco X8 Pro Max: Yes
- Wi-Fi
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: Wi-Fi 7
- Poco X8 Pro Max: Wi-Fi 7
- Bluetooth
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 6.0
- Poco X8 Pro Max: 6.0
- USB speed
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: USB 3.x(Better)
- Poco X8 Pro Max: USB 2.0
- USB port
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
- Poco X8 Pro Max: USB-C 2.0
- DisplayPort output
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: Yes
- Poco X8 Pro Max: No
- NFC
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: Yes
- Poco X8 Pro Max: Yes
- eSIM
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: Yes
- Poco X8 Pro Max: Yes
- Ultra-wideband (UWB)
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: Yes(Better)
- Poco X8 Pro Max: No
- Satellite connectivity
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: Yes(Better)
- Poco X8 Pro Max: No
- Stereo speakers
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: Yes
- Poco X8 Pro Max: Yes
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: No
- Poco X8 Pro Max: No
- Fingerprint reader
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: None
- Poco X8 Pro Max: Under display (ultrasonic)(Better)
- 3D face unlock
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: Yes(Better)
- Poco X8 Pro Max: No
- Infrared blaster
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: No
- Poco X8 Pro Max: Yes(Better)
- FM radio
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: No
- Poco X8 Pro Max: No
- microSD slot
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: No
- Poco X8 Pro Max: No
- Card slot
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: No
- Poco X8 Pro Max: No
General
- Operating system
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: iOS 26
- Poco X8 Pro Max: Android 16
- Launch price
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: $ 899.25
- Poco X8 Pro Max: $ 515.00
- Year
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 2025
- Poco X8 Pro Max: 2026
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| — | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Poco X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Network | ||
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3526 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3257 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3525 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - A3527 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3526 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A3257 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3525 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3527 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | 2025, September 09 | 2026, March 17 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, September 19 | Available. Released 2026, March 17 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in) | 162.9 x 77.9 x 8.2 mm (6.41 x 3.07 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 233 g (8.22 oz) | 218 g (7.69 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP69K (market/region dependent) |
| Display | ||
| Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 2000 nits (HBM), 3500 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.83 inches, 114.5 cm2 (~90.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) | 1280 x 2772 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~447 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2 Anti-reflective coating | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Platform | ||
| OS | iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 27.2 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 9500s (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.73 GHz Cortex-X925 & 3x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Immortalis-G925 MC11 |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 2TB 12GB RAM NVMe | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM UFS 4.1 |
| Main Camera | ||
| Triple | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) | – |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec. | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
| Dual | – | 50 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Selfie camera | ||
| Single | 18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | 20 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), 1/4.0", 0.7µm |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2 | – |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless audio |
| Comms | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5, Auracast, ASHA |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L1+L5), GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared port | – | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Market-dependent versions: · Li-Ion 4823 mAh - Nano SIM model · Li-Ion 5088 mAh - eSIM only model | Si/C Li-Ion 8500 mAh or 9000 mAh (market/region dependent) |
| Charging | Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired | 100W wired, 100W PPS, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 24 min 27W reverse wired Bypass charging |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue | Black, White, Blue |
| Models | iPhone18,2, A3526, A3257, A3527, A3525 | 2602BPC18G |
| SAR | 1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body) | – |
| SAR EU | 1.49 W/kg (head) 1.49 W/kg (body) | – |
| Price | $ 899.25 / € 1,034.94 / £ 899.00 / ₹ 144,900 | $ 515.00 / € 558.99 / £ 499.00 |
| EU LABEL | ||
| Energy | Class A | Class B |
| Battery | 53:00h endurance, 1000 cycles | 80:14h endurance, 1000 cycles |
| Free fall | Class B (180 falls) | Class B (180 falls) |
| Repairability | Class C | Class C |