Xiaomi 17T vs Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi 17T
2category wins
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max
5category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max
Faster chip
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max
Bigger battery
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max
Faster charging
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Xiaomi 17T
Lighter body
Xiaomi 17T
Best value for money
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 17T | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.59 | 6.83 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2756 | 2772 |
| Resolution Width | 1268 | 1280 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 3500 | 3500 |
| PPI | 460 | 446 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Screen-to-body | 89.8 | 90 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi 17T | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.4 GHz Cortex-A725 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A725 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A725) | Octa-core (1x3.73 GHz Cortex-X925 & 3x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720) |
| GPU | Mali-G720 MC8 | Immortalis-G925 MC11 |
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Dimensity 9500s |
| Process (nm) | 4 | 3 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | HyperOS 3 | HyperOS 3 |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max +75%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max +39%AnTuTu
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max +43%| Spec | Xiaomi 17T | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 1,555 | 2,725 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 6,405 | 8,932 |
| AnTuTu | 2,120,347 | 3,032,039 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi 17T | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Other | UFS 4.1 | — |
| Variants | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 17T | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS, 10-bit Rec. 2020, HDR10+, Log | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 960fps slow-motion |
| Features | Leica lens, Color spectrum sensor, Ultra HDR, LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 2 |
| periscope telephoto | 50 MP, f/3, 115mm, (periscope telephoto) | — |
| ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, (ultrawide) | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.7, 23mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.5, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 17T | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR10+ | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 32 MP, f/2.2, 21mm, (wide) | 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 17T | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 6500 | 8500 |
| Chemistry | Si/C Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 67 | 100 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi 17T | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back (Gorilla Glass 7i) | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 157.6 | 162.9 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Other | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| Weight (g) | 200 | 218 |
| Width (mm) | 75.2 | 77.9 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi 17T | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, May 28 | 2026, March |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, May 28 | Available. Released 2026, March |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi 17T | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | — |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | — |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 | — |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA | — |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 17T | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6 | 6 |
| infrared port | Yes | — |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi 17T | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Other | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless audio | — |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi 17T | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, IR blaster |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi 17T and Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max is 5% cheaper at 121,000 DZD versus 128,000 DZD for the Xiaomi 17T, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max packs a 8500 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Above 100,000 DZD you are paying for the chipset, camera tuning, and long-term software support, so weigh those against price.
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