Xiaomi 17 Pro VS Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Both the Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are waterproof devices with an IP68 rating, meaning they can withstand immersion in water. However, the Pro Max offers a slightly better waterproof depth rating of 6 m compared to the 4 m of the 17 Pro.

In terms of size and weight, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is lighter, weighing 192 g, whereas the 17 Pro Max is heavier at 219 g. The Pro Max is also larger in dimensions, with a height of 162.9 mm and width of 77.6 mm, compared to the 151.1 mm height and 71.8 mm width of the Pro. The Pro Max also has a larger volume of 101.12832 cm³, compared to the Pro's 86.79184 cm³.

Both models have a thickness of 8 mm and neither has a rugged build or can be folded.

Both the Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max feature an OLED/AMOLED display type, offering vibrant and high-quality visuals. However, the 17 Pro Max has a larger 6.9″ screen compared to the 6.3″ display on the 17 Pro. Despite this size difference, both devices have the same 120Hz refresh rate, ensuring smooth scrolling and gaming experiences.

The Xiaomi 17 Pro has a pixel density of 464 ppi, which is slightly higher than the 416 ppi found on the Pro Max, making the Pro display a bit sharper. As for resolution, the 17 Pro offers 1220 x 2656 px, while the Pro Max has a slightly lower resolution of 1200 x 2608 px, which contributes to a similar level of detail despite the difference in pixel density.

Both devices support HDR10 and HDR10+, feature an Always-On Display, and include Dolby Vision support. Additionally, both models come with a secondary screen: the 17 Pro has a 904 x 572px secondary screen, while the Pro Max's secondary screen has a resolution of 976 x 596px. Both displays are touchscreens and have branded damage-resistant glass.

Both the Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max feature identical performance specifications, as both are equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, Adreno 830 GPU, and 16GB of RAM. They share the same CPU configuration with 2 high-performance cores running at 4.6 GHz and 6 efficiency cores at 3.62 GHz. Both devices also have the same GPU clock speed of 1200 MHz.

Performance benchmarks show that both models achieve the same Geekbench 6 results, with a multi-core score of 10059 and a single-core score of 3234. Other shared features include 5300 MHz RAM speed, 3 nm semiconductor size, and support for 64-bit processing. They also both support DirectX 12, OpenGL 3.2, OpenGL ES 3.2, and have integrated graphics. The thermal design power (TDP) is also the same at 8.2W.

Other identical specifications include 12 MB of L2 cache, 192 KB of L1 cache, and 8 MB of L3 cache. Both phones support up to 24GB of maximum memory and have ECC memory support. They also share the same maximum memory bandwidth of 85.1 GB/s, 2 memory channels, and multithreading capabilities. The devices are also capable of supporting 2 displays.

Both the Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max have a triple-lens main camera setup, each with 50 MP lenses. The main cameras feature wide apertures of 1.7, 2.4, and 3f for the 17 Pro, while the Pro Max has slightly different apertures of 1.7, 2.4, and 2.6f. Both devices support 5x optical zoom and have built-in optical image stabilization, continuous autofocus when recording videos, and phase-detection autofocus for photos.

For the front camera, both the Xiaomi 17 Pro and Pro Max feature a 50 MP camera with a wide aperture of 2.2f. Neither has a front-facing LED flash or a dual-lens front camera, and both can record in HDR10 and Dolby Vision. Both devices also include features such as timelapse, manual exposure, manual ISO, manual white balance, touch autofocus, and the ability to create panoramas in-camera. The video recording capabilities are the same for both models, offering 4320 x 30 fps resolution on the main camera.

Additional features like serial shot mode, laser autofocus, and the ability to shoot slow-motion videos are present on both devices. Both phones also include BSI and CMOS sensors, but neither supports 360° panorama shooting, has a front-facing LED flash, or offers 3D photo/video recording capabilities.

Both the Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max run on Android 16 and share a wide range of privacy and customization features. These include clipboard warnings, location privacy options, camera/microphone privacy options, theme customization, the ability to block app tracking, on-device machine learning, notification permissions, media picker, and dark mode. Both devices also support playing games while they download, battery health check, extra dim mode, dynamic theming, offloading apps, customizable notifications, Live Text, full-page screenshots, split screen, PiP, sharing intents, a child lock, widgets, offline voice recognition, voice commands, and tracking the current position of a mobile device.

There are a few minor differences, but they are the same for both phones: neither has Quick Start, focus modes, or Wi-Fi password sharing. They also do not offer direct OS updates. Both phones support multi-user systems, are free and open source, and lack features like Mail Privacy Protection, front-facing LED flash, or 3D photo/video recording capabilities.

In terms of features, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and Pro Max are practically identical in their operating system setup, providing a consistent experience across both models.

The Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max both come with impressive battery features, but they differ in battery capacity. The 17 Pro has a 6300 mAh battery, while the Pro Max offers a larger 7500 mAh battery, providing potentially longer usage time.

Both devices support wireless charging with a maximum wireless charging speed of 50W and fast charging at 100W. Additionally, both phones support reverse wireless charging at 22.5W. Neither model has a removable battery, but both come with a battery level indicator and have rechargeable batteries.

In terms of battery features, both the Xiaomi 17 Pro and Pro Max are nearly identical, with only the battery power being a distinguishing factor between the two models.

Both the Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max do not feature a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack. However, they both come with stereo speakers, providing a rich audio experience. In terms of wireless audio capabilities, both models support aptX, aptX HD, and aptX Adaptive, but neither supports LDAC or aptX Lossless.

Additionally, neither device includes a radio function, which may be a consideration for users who enjoy traditional FM/AM radio. The audio specifications are identical for both the Xiaomi 17 Pro and Pro Max, offering a similar audio experience across both models.

The Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max offer the same connectivity features, including 5G support, dual SIM functionality, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, and USB Type-C with USB 3.2. Both models also feature impressive Wi-Fi capabilities, supporting Wi-Fi 4, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, and Wi-Fi 7.

In terms of speeds, both devices offer a download speed of 10000 MBits/s and an upload speed of 3500 MBits/s. They also share the same set of sensors, including a fingerprint scanner, gyroscope, GPS, compass, infrared sensor, accelerometer, barometer, and a cellular module. Both models support Galileo but do not include features like motion tracking, optical tracking, or a built-in projector.

Some other common features include a lack of external memory slots, no emergency SOS via satellite, crash detection, or DLNA certification. Both phones do not have 3D facial recognition, an iris scanner, a heart rate monitor, or a stylus, maintaining the same level of connectivity and sensor support across both models.

Both the Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max come with a video light, allowing for better lighting during video recordings. Neither model features sapphire glass displays, curved displays, or e-paper displays, making their display technologies the same across both products.

The miscellaneous features are identical for both devices, with no significant differences in this category between the Xiaomi 17 Pro and Pro Max.