Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17
Comparison between Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17: 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 Pro Max suits buyers who want a larger display, more battery and a stronger telephoto camera; the Xiaomi 17 is the pick for performance, lower weight and eSIM. The deciding difference is how they are used: the Pro Max offers 7,500 mAh, a 6.9-inch display and 5x optical zoom, while the Xiaomi 17 answers with 4,027,702 AnTuTu points and a 191 g body.
The Pro Max leads for the telephoto camera: its sensor is 1/1.96″ versus 1/2.76″, its pixels are 0.8 µm versus 0.64 µm, and it reaches 5x versus 2.6x optical zoom. It also combines titanium with aluminum alloy and withstands water to 6 m, while the Xiaomi 17 uses glass and aluminum alloy and reaches 1.5 m. The Xiaomi 17 counters with a denser display, at 460 ppi versus 416 ppi.
The Xiaomi 17 leads performance with 4,027,702 versus 3,543,388 AnTuTu points, and adds Bluetooth 6.0 versus Bluetooth 5.4, Google services and eSIM. The Pro Max keeps the capacity advantage at 7,500 mAh versus 6,330 mAh; both have 100 W fast charging and 50 W wireless charging. The choice is between battery and zoom, or a lighter phone with more performance and connectivity.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is the better buy for a 7,500 mAh battery, 6.9-inch display and 5x optical zoom.
Xiaomi 17
The Xiaomi 17 is the better buy for performance-focused buyers, with 4,027,702 AnTuTu points, lower weight and eSIM.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 17 Pro Max | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 9.0 | 9.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.4 | 9.5 |
| Camera | 9.0 | 8.7 |
| Connectivity | 8.6 | 8.8 |
| Battery & charging | 9.7 | 9.7 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,500 mAh
- against 6,330 mAh
- Body Materials
- Aluminium Alloy, Titanium, Glass
- against Glass, Aluminium Alloy
- Waterproof Depth
- 6 m
- against 1.5 m
- Display Diagonal
- 6.9″
- against 6.3″
Xiaomi 17, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 4,027,702
- against 3,543,388
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.4
- Display Pixel Density
- 460 ppi
- against 416 ppi
- Weight
- 191 g
- against 219 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 TB Best value | 1,000 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,543,388 | 4,027,702 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,234 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 10,059 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 cores up to 4.6 GHz and 6 cores up to 3.62 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L and 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M cores. |
| 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 Pro Max | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Green, Purple | Black, Green, Pink, Blue, White |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm Best value | 8.1 mm |
| Body Width | 77.6 mm | 71.8 mm |
| Body Height | 162.9 mm | 151.1 mm |
| Weight | 219 g | 191 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 92.3 % Best value | 91.1 % |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy, Titanium, Glass Best value | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 | IP68, IP69 |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m Best value | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | C |
| Drop Test Count | — | 270 |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 8.1 mm |
Battery
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 7,500 mAh Best value | 6,330 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W | 100 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, USB Power Delivery |
| Battery Endurance | — | 64 h |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W | 50 W |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,000 |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 22.5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| 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″ Best value | 6.3″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,200 px | 1,220 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,608 px | 2,656 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 416 ppi | 460 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 300 Hz |
| Display Features | 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 | 2160Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, Mohs Level 6, Hole-Punch Notch, Variable Refresh Rate, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, 12-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO |
Sensors
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Hall Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | — | 5 years |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| 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 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 | 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, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 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, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 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 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 n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n84 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | 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 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 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, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | 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 | 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 | Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host, USB Type-C, DisplayPort output, Computer Sync, DLNA, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR |
| 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 | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 4 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5 | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Snapdragon Sound, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5 |
Technical
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 2509FPN0BC | 25113PN0EG |
