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).
Poco F6
Xiaomi 17
- Lighter: 179g vs 191g
- Cheaper: $350 vs $958
- Better portability (72/100 vs 63/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Poco F6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Poco F6 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Poco F6 by 47.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $608. Poco F6 is cheaper by $608.
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).
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.