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).
Poco M3 Pro 5G
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 190g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $200 vs $799
- Better portability (69/100 vs 40/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Poco M3 Pro 5G and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Poco M3 Pro 5G by 85.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $599. Poco M3 Pro 5G is cheaper by $599.
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).
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.