Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Released September 2025

Ultra-Premium (>$800)
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Summary

Pros

  • Strong photo performance from the main camera delivering natural color rendering across most lighting conditions
  • Reliable moment capture thanks to a fast and generally accurate autofocus
  • High-quality night photography with good detail retention and a natural rendering, without excessive overprocessing

Cons

  • Limitations on the wide angle camera with a narrower field of view compared to key competitors
  • Poor video experience due to visible shortcomings in stabilization and difficulties maintaining focus on moving subjects
  • Noticeable noise in low light video recordings

Scores

Camera
159
camera
2026
Overall Camera Score i
159
45
Xiaomi Redmi A3
BEST 175
Top score
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra

Sub-scores

Photo i
165
111
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G
BEST 180
Top score
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
Main i
176
124
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G
BEST 184
Top score
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
Bokeh i
160
130
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
BEST 180
Top score
Vivo X300 Pro
Ultra-Wide i
106
14
Apple iPhone Air
BEST 169
Top score
Vivo X200 Ultra
Tele i
148
59
Samsung Galaxy A56
BEST 170
Top score
Vivo X300 Pro
Video i
146
90
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G
BEST 172
Top score
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Main i
155
125
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
BEST 186
Top score
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Ultra-Wide i
111
14
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G
BEST 151
Top score
Motorola Signature
Tele i
115
17
Google Pixel 9a
BEST 140
Top score
Vivo X200 Ultra

Use Cases

BEST 169

Portrait

Portrait photos of either one person or a group of people

BEST 149

Lowlight

Photos and videos in lowlight conditions

BEST 159

Zoom

Photos and videos captured using zoom (more than 1x)

Tests

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Xiaomi 17 Pro Max camera

Specifications

162.9 x 77.6 x 8mm

Dimensions

5G
Dual SIM

Network

Water resistant
IP68

Protection

Wireless

Charging

512/1024 GB

Storage

Wide, Ultra-Wide, Tele

Main camera
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