Xiaomi 17 Max vs Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi 17 Max
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Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Xiaomi 17 Max
Bigger battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
Faster charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
Higher-resolution camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
Better display
Xiaomi 17 Max
Lighter body
Even
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Panel Type | LTPO AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2608 | 1600 |
| Resolution Width | 1200 | 720 |
| Refresh Rate | 2160 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 3500 | 800 |
| PPI | 416 | 254 |
| Screen-to-body | — | 84.3 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T7250 |
| Process (nm) | 3 | 12 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | HyperOS 3 | HyperOS 3 |
| OS Version | 16 | 15 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Xiaomi 17 Max +721%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi 17 Max +599%AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max +1113%| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 3,588 | 437 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 10,207 | 1,461 |
| AnTuTu | 3,740,686 | 308,467 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| cardslot | No | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| unknown | UFS 4.1 | UFS 2.2 |
| Variants | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 8K@30fps (HDR), 4K@30/60fps (HDR10+, 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, 10-bit LOG), 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lens, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR |
| Count | 3 | 1 |
| periscope telephoto | 50 MP, 70mm, (periscope telephoto) | — |
| ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, (ultrawide) | — |
| Wide | 200 MP, f/1.7, (wide) | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 50 MP, f/2.2, 21mm, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 8000 | 6000 |
| Chemistry | Si/C Li-Ion | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | 100 | 15 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 50 | — |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | — | 171.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | — | 8.2 |
| unknown | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| Weight (g) | — | 208 |
| Width (mm) | — | 79.5 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | Not announced yet | 2026, April 27 |
| Status | Rumored | Available. Released 2026, April 27 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 2gbands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3gbands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 - International |
| 4gbands | LTE | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 - International |
| 5gbands | SA/NSA | — |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| unknown | — | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 18, 19, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - LATAM |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| infraredport | Yes | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.2 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 3 5mmjack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) | Yes |
| unknown | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio Snapdragon sound | — |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass |
| unknown | — | Virtual proximity sensing |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi 17 Max and Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi 17 Max packs a 8000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Xiaomi 17 Max posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Xiaomi 17 Max reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 200 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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