Phone Comparison
Compare Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Max
Full specs, price, score, camera, battery, display, network, and performance comparison in one side-by-side matrix.
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Xiaomi 17 Max
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Xiaomi 17 Max
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Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra
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Overview
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
| Category | Flagship | Flagship |
| Price | $840 | $810 |
| Display | 6.9 inches | 6.9 inches |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| RAM | 12GB, 16GB | 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GB |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | Si/C Li-ion 8000 mAh |
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 200 MP |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 16, HyperOS |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G Bands | N/A | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | N/A | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Bands | N/A | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 |
| 5G Bands | N/A | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89 / SA/NSA |
| Speed | N/A | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 6.9 inches, 116.6 cm^2 (~91.8% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.9 inches, 114.4 cm^2 (~90.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1200 x 2608 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~416 ppi density) | 1200 x 2608 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~420 ppi density) |
| Type | AMOLED, 68B colors, 2560Hz PWM | LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors, PWM |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness | 2000 nits (HBM), 3500 nits (peak) | 3500 nits (peak) |
| Protection | Poco Shield Glass | N/A |
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ |
Performance
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) | Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Adreno 840 |
| RAM | 12GB, 16GB | 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Expandable | No | No |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Triple | Triple |
| Main | 50 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS | 200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.4", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.4, 18mm, 102° (ultrawide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm | 50 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, 102° (ultrawide), 1/2.76" .64μm |
| Telephoto | N/A | 50 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0" PDAF (15cm - ∞), OIS, 3x optical zoom |
| Features | Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lens, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | 8K@30fps (HDR), 4K@30/60fps (10-bit Dolby Vision HDR), 4K@120fps, 1080p@240/960fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Single | Single |
| Selfie | 32 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), 1/3.44", 0.64µm | 32 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide) |
| Features | HDR | N/A |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6500 mAh | Si/C Li-ion 8000 mAh |
| Charging | 100W wired, PD3.0, QC3+, 100W PPS, 100% in 38 mins, | 100W wired, PD3.0, QC3+, 100W PPS |
| Wireless | 50W wireless, 50% in 31 mins | 50W wireless |
| Reverse | N/A | 22.5W reverse wireless 22.5W reverse wired |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 163.3 x 77.8 x 7.9 mm or 8.3 mm | 162.9 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm (6.41 x 3.06 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 218 g or 220 g (7.69 oz) | 219 g or 225 g (7.72 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Poco Shield Glass), aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back or silicone polymer back | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Water Resistance | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersion up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Colors | Black, White, Denim Blue | Black, Blue, White |
Features & Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5.0, ASHA, MIHC | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, Display Port, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, Display Port, OTG |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic) | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass | Accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer |
Audio
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Tuned by Bose, Bose 2.1 stereo sound system with a woofer, 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) |
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| High Bitrate Audio | N/A | Yes (Native 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless mastering, driven by Dolby Atmos certified symmetrical stereo dual speakers and Bluetooth 5.4, carrying native decoding for advanced codecs like LDAC, LHDC 5.0, and Qualcomm aptX Adaptive via Type-C) |