Poco M3 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Poco M3 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $200 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 43/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 515,647); the Poco M3 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G by 45 points (88/100 vs 43/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M3 Pro 5G
Performance 41
Display 54
Camera 29
Battery 51
Portability 69
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money
What makes Poco M3 Pro 5G better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 219g
  • Cheaper: $200 vs $799

  • Better portability (69/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 515647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 688
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1794
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M3 Pro 5G vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 45 points higher (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (69/100 vs 40/100).

Poco M3 Pro 5G: The Poco M3 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
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 M3 Pro 5G Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 700 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 515647 3654776
Geekbench Single 688 3640
Geekbench Multi 1794 11033
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 2608x1200
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Weight 190 g 219 g
Price $200 $799
Camera comparison
Poco M3 Pro 5G
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Poco M3 Pro 5G
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Poco M3 Pro 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless charging: no data
51
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M3 Pro 5G and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M3 Pro 5G MediaTek Dimensity 700
43/100
515647 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +85.9%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Poco M3 Pro 5G by 85.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M3 Pro 5G
$200
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799

Price difference: $599. Poco M3 Pro 5G is cheaper by $599.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (97/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (81/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (69/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G by 45 points (88/100 vs 43/100).

What is the rating of the Poco M3 Pro 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Poco M3 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Poco M3 Pro 5G over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Poco M3 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.