Poco C55 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Poco C55 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 35/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 348,562); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C55 doesn't; the Poco C55 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C55
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Poco C55 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 219g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C55 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 53 points higher (88/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C55 (97/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C55 (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C55 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C55 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (56/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C55 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | — | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 for POCO | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 192 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Poco C55
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco C55
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C55
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C55 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Poco C55 by 90.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco C55
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C55 (97/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C55 (81/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C55 (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C55 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (56/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C55 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C55 by 53 points (88/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C55 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Poco C55 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco C55 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco C55 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.