Poco M2 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Poco M2 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 42/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 517,460); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M2 Pro doesn't; the Poco M2 Pro is noticeably lighter (209g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M2 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Poco M2 Pro better?
- Lighter: 209g vs 226g
- Better portability (45/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M2 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 47 points higher (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (93/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M2 Pro is a bit better (45/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M2 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, MIUI 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Poco M2 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco M2 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M2 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M2 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Poco M2 Pro by 85.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M2 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (97/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (89/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (93/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (80/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M2 Pro is a bit better (45/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M2 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro by 47 points (89/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M2 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Poco M2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M2 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M2 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco M2 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.