Xiaomi 17
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
🏆 Verdict
Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are very close overall — less than 3 points apart. Pick by the category that matters most to you below.
Xiaomi 17 offers more for the money ($630 vs $840 at launch).
By category
Performance
Both run the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with practically the same performance.
Camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max zooms further optically (5× vs 2.6×). Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the higher-resolution selfie camera (50 MP vs 32 MP).
Battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max's battery is 500 mAh larger (7,500 vs 7,000 mAh), about 7% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
Charging speeds are similar.
Display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the larger screen (6.9" vs 6.3"). Xiaomi 17's screen is sharper (464 vs 416 ppi).
Build & durability
Xiaomi 17 is 28 g lighter.
Updates
Both have about the same update window (4 years).
Specifications
| Xiaomi 17 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| 12 GB / 16 GB | RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB | Storage | 512 GB / 1 TB |
| 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 2656×1220 (464 ppi) | Resolution | 2608×1200 (416 ppi) |
| 3,500 nits | Peak brightness | 3,500 nits |
| 50 MP | Main camera | 50 MP |
| 50 MP | Ultrawide | 50 MP |
| 50 MP · 2.6× | Telephoto | 50 MP · 5× |
| 32 MP | Front camera | 50 MP |
| 7,000 mAh | Battery | 7,500 mAh |
| 100 W | Wired charging | 100 W |
| 50 W | Wireless charging | 50 W |
| IP68 | Water & dust rating | IP68 |
| aluminium | Frame | aluminium |
| 191 g | Weight | 219 g |
| 4 years | OS updates (estimated) | 4 years |
| CNY 4,499 (≈ $630) | Launch price | CNY 5,999 (≈ $840) |
| 2025-09 | Released | 2025-09 |
Official source: Xiaomi 17 · Official source: Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
⚠ Data pending confirmation: Xiaomi 17، Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Xiaomi 17
Pros
- Light at 191 g
- Lower price ($630)
Cons
- Smaller battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Pros
- 5× optical zoom
- 7,500 mAh battery
- 6.9" screen
Cons
- Heavier (219 g)
- Pricier ($840)
How is the score calculated?
Each phone gets 0–100 points in seven categories (performance, camera, battery, charging, display, build, updates), computed only from its published specs, then combined with fixed, published weights. A gap under 2.5 points counts as a tie. The performance index is an estimate based on benchmark results published at launch.
Figures come from the manufacturers’ official pages. Some specs vary by market. We do not sell devices or earn commissions.