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).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco F6 by 25 points (88/100 vs 63/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F6
Performance 74
Display 83
Camera 37
Battery 58
Portability 72
Value for money 66
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money
What makes Poco F6 better?
  • Lighter: 179g vs 219g
  • Cheaper: $350 vs $799

  • Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Poco F6: The Poco F6 is a better fit for active users.
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.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Poco F6
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Poco F6
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Poco F6
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F6 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
63/100
1718632 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +53.0%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Poco F6 by 53.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F6
$350
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799

Price difference: $449. Poco F6 is cheaper by $449.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.