Poco C71 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Poco C71 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250, 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 36/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 32 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C71 doesn't; the Poco C71 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C71
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Poco C71 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 219g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 32MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C71 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 52 points higher (88/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C71 (97/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Poco C71 (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C71 (90/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C71 (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C71 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (60/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C71 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 or Android 15 (Go edition), up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.8×77.8×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 193 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Poco C71
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco C71
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C71
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco C71
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C71 (97/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Poco C71 (81/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C71 (90/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C71 (90/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C71 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (60/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C71 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C71 by 52 points (88/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C71 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Poco C71 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C71 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C71 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Poco C71 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.