Poco C81 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Poco C81 Pro (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 34/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco C81 Pro is noticeably lighter (208g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C81 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Poco C81 Pro better?
- Lighter: 208g vs 226g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1800
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C81 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 55 points higher (89/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (97/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (93/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C81 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C81 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Poco C81 Pro
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco C81 Pro
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C81 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco C81 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (97/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (89/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (93/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (80/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C81 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C81 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro by 55 points (89/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C81 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Poco C81 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C81 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C81 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Poco C81 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.