Xiaomi 17 Max vs Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi
Xiaomi 17 Max
Price coming soon
1category wins
Xiaomi
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
238,000DA
2category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Lighter body
Xiaomi 17 Max
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Panel Type | LTPO AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2608 | 2608 |
| Resolution Width | 1200 | 1200 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 185 |
| Peak Brightness | 3500 | 4500 |
| PPI | 420 | 416 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Screen-to-body | 90.5 | 91.6 |
| Other | — | 10000 nits (peak) in HDR videos only |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Process (nm) | 3 | 3 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | HyperOS 3 | HyperOS 3 |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Xiaomi 17 Max3,639
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra3,639
Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi 17 Max11,047
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra11,047
AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max3,950,082
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra3,950,082
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 3,639 | 3,639 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 11,047 | 11,047 |
| AnTuTu | 3,950,082 | 3,950,082 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Other | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Variants | 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 8K@30fps (HDR), 4K@30/60fps (10-bit Dolby Vision HDR), 4K@120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960/1920fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lens, LED flash, HDR, panorama | Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 3 |
| periscope telephoto | 50 MP, f/2.4, 70mm, (periscope telephoto) | 50 MP, f/3, 114mm, (periscope telephoto) |
| ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, (ultrawide) | 50 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm, (wide) | 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 32 MP, f/2.2, 21mm, (wide) | 32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 8000 | 8050 |
| Chemistry | Si/C Li-Ion | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 100 | 100 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 50 | 50 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Height (mm) | 162.9 | 163.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.2 | 8.7 |
| Other | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Weight (g) | 219 | 235 |
| Width (mm) | 77.6 | 77.9 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, May 21 | 2026, September 01 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, May 21 | Available. Released 2026, September 01 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 |
| 5G Bands | 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 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6 |
| infrared port | Yes | 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 (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) |
| Other | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio Snapdragon sound | Tuned by Bose Bose 2.1 stereo sound system with a woofer 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi 17 Max and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra packs a 8050 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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