Between the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Find X8, the iPhone 17 Pro Max comes out ahead in screen size and promised os updates, while the Find X8 wins on wired charging and front camera. Overall, the iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 67.5 and the Find X8 scores 70.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Find X8 edges ahead on the Mars Score (67.5 vs 70.9), but the 3.4-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the iPhone 17 Pro Max if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are screen size, promised os updates.
Pick the Find X8 if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. Its strongest claims are wired charging, front camera, wireless charging, among others.
Both ship with comparable ram, refresh rate, 5g support, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Apple - iPhone 17 Pro Max wins
- ▲Screen size — 4.70% more. 6.9 " vs 6.59 ".
- ▲Promised OS updates: 6 (vs 5).
Why Oppo - Find X8 wins
- ▲Wired charging — 166.67% more. 80 W vs 30 W.
- ▲Front camera — 166.67% more. 32 MP vs 12 MP.
- ▲Wireless charging — 100.00% more. 50 W vs 25 W.
- ▲Weight — 34.00 g less. 193 vs 227.
- ▲AnTuTu — 22.86% more. 2580000 vs 2100000.
- ▲Battery capacity — 20.17% more. 5630 mAh vs 4685 mAh.
- ▲Main camera — 4.17% more. 50 MP vs 48 MP.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro Max | Oppo - Find X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g | 193 glead |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.85 mmlead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro Max | Oppo - Find X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.9 "lead | 6.59 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 460 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2200 nits | 4500 nitslead |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro Max | Oppo - Find X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 48 MP | 50 MPlead |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro Max | Oppo - Find X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 4685 mAh | 5630 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 30 W | 80 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 25 W | 50 Wlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro Max | Oppo - Find X8 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro Max | Oppo - Find X8 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | iOSlead | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 6 yearslead | 5 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, iPhone 17 Pro Max or Find X8?+
Find X8 has 20.2% more battery — 4685 mAh vs 5630 mAh.
Which is lighter, iPhone 17 Pro Max or Find X8?+
Find X8 is 34g lighter — 227g vs 193g.
Is iPhone 17 Pro Max waterproof?+
iPhone 17 Pro Max has an IP68 rating.
Does Find X8 support 5G?+
Yes, Find X8 supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, iPhone 17 Pro Max or Find X8?+
Find X8 has a 50 MP main camera vs 48 MP.
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