Poco F6 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Poco F6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 63/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,718,632); the Poco F6 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 219g).
Poco F6
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 179g vs 219g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1718632
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5017
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Poco F6 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 27 points higher (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F6 (98/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F6 (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F6 (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (72/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Poco F6 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1718632 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1930 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5017 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 / HyperOS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2400 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.5×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $350 | — |
Poco F6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco F6
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Poco F6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Poco F6 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Poco F6 by 57.0% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F6 (98/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F6 (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F6 (89/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (72/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Poco F6 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F6 by 27 points (90/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F6 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Poco F6 has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F6 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F6 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Poco F6 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Poco F6 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.