Poco F6 vs Xiaomi 17

The Poco F6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $350 and $958. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 63/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 1,718,632).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco F6 by 24 points (87/100 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
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
What makes Poco F6 better?
  • Lighter: 179g vs 191g
  • Cheaper: $350 vs $958

  • Better portability (72/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 1718632
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1930
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 5017
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 74/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F6 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 24 points higher (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Poco F6 (95/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Poco F6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco F6 (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Poco F6 (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F6 is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Poco F6 (86/100 vs 66/100).

Poco F6: The Poco F6 is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F6 Xiaomi 17
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1718632 3274157
Geekbench Single 1930 3566
Geekbench Multi 5017 10162
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2712x1220 2656x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 90W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
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 256GB / 512GB
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 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 179 g 191 g
Price $350 $958
Camera comparison
Poco F6
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Poco F6
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Xiaomi 17
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Poco F6
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Xiaomi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

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

Poco F6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
63/100
1718632 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +47.5%
3274157 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Poco F6 by 47.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F6
$350
Xiaomi 17
$958

Price difference: $608. Poco F6 is cheaper by $608.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Poco F6 (95/100 vs 74/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Poco F6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco F6 (81/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Poco F6 (87/100 vs 58/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco F6 is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Poco F6 (86/100 vs 66/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F6 or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco F6 by 24 points (87/100 vs 63/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F6 and the Xiaomi 17?

The Poco F6 has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F6 or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F6 or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 74/100).

Should you choose the Poco F6 over the Xiaomi 17?

The Poco F6 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.