Poco F6 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Poco F6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $350 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 63/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,718,632); the Poco F6 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 219g).
Poco F6
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 179g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $350 vs $799
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1718632
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5017
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Poco F6 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 25 points higher (88/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Poco F6 (97/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F6 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco F6 (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco F6 (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (72/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Poco F6 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1718632 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1930 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5017 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / HyperOS | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2400 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 179 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $350 | $799 |
Poco F6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco F6
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Poco F6 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Poco F6 by 53.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $449. Poco F6 is cheaper by $449.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Poco F6 (97/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F6 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco F6 (90/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco F6 (90/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (72/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Poco F6 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco F6 by 25 points (88/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F6 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Poco F6 has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F6 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F6 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Poco F6 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Poco F6 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.