Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi 17 Max vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Comparison between Xiaomi 17 Max and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Xiaomi 17 Max suits buyers who prioritize battery, measured performance, and flexible connectivity; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is the choice for photography and storage. The Max has 8,000 mAh versus 7,500 mAh and adds eSIM, while the Pro Max offers 1 TB versus 512 GB and water resistance to 6 m versus 1.5 m.
For performance, the Xiaomi 17 Max reaches 4,027,702 in AnTuTu versus 3,543,388 for the Pro Max. Both have a 3,500-nit display, 16 GB of RAM, and UFS 4.1 storage, while the Pro Max adds IP69 to IP68.
The Max’s main camera offers 200 MP versus 50 MP, but the Pro Max has a larger 1/1.28″ sensor versus 1/1.4″ and 1.22 µm pixels versus 0.56 µm. Its telephoto reaches 5x versus 3x, and its front camera offers 50 MP versus 32 MP; the Max counters with a brighter f/2.4 telephoto aperture versus f/2.6.
Xiaomi 17 Max
The Xiaomi 17 Max is the better buy for battery and performance, with 8,000 mAh and 4,027,702 in AnTuTu.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is the better buy for photography and storage, with its 1/1.28″ main sensor and 1 TB.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, ahead on Design & display and Camera. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | 17 Max | 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.6 | 9.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.4 | 9.4 |
| Camera | 8.1 | 9.0 |
| Connectivity | 9.7 | 8.6 |
| Battery & charging | 9.7 | 9.7 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi 17 Max, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,000 mAh
- against 7,500 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 4,027,702
- against 3,543,388
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- against 512 GB
- Resistance Features
- IP68, IP69
- against IP68
- Waterproof Depth
- 6 m
- against 1.5 m
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 17 Max | 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 840 | Qualcomm Adreno 840 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 4,027,702 Best value | 3,543,388 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,234 | 3,234 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 10,059 | 10,059 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L cores and 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M cores. | Octa-core CPU with 2 cores up to 4.6 GHz and 6 cores up to 3.62 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 6,761 |
Design
| Specification | 17 Max | 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, White | Black, White, Green, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.6 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Body Height | 162.9 mm | 162.9 mm |
| Weight | 219 g | 219 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.5 % | 92.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Titanium | Aluminium Alloy, Titanium, Glass |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68, IP69 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 6 m Best value |
Battery
| Specification | 17 Max | 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 8,000 mAh Best value | 7,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W | 100 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W | 50 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 22.5 W | 22.5 W |
Display
| Specification | 17 Max | 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,500 nits | 3,500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ | 6.9″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,200 px | 1,200 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,608 px | 2,608 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 420 ppi Best value | 416 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Dragontrail Glass, Xiaomi Longjing Glass | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, 2160Hz PWM, Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3, Secondary Display |
Sensors
| Specification | 17 Max | 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 17 Max | 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Hall Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 17 Max | 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 17 Max | 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n83A, 5G NR n83B, 5G NR n84, 5G NR n89 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n13, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n83, 5G NR n84, 5G NR n89 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, MIHC | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, DisplayPort output, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, Computer Sync, DLNA, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, UWB, VoLTE, VoNR, Satellite Connectivity | UWB, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, DisplayPort output, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, VoLTE, VoNR, DLNA, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.35 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 1 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 12,500 Mbps | 12,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 17 Max | 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 4 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5 |
Technical
| Specification | 17 Max | 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 2605EPN8EC | 2509FPN0BC |
