Poco M3 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Poco M3 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 43/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 515,647); the Poco M3 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G by 47 points (90/100 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 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money
What makes Poco M3 Pro 5G better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 219g

  • Better portability (69/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 515647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 688
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1794
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M3 Pro 5G vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 47 points higher (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (69/100 vs 48/100).

Poco M3 Pro 5G: The Poco M3 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 700 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 515647 3998145
Geekbench Single 688 3640
Geekbench Multi 1794 11033
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1200x2608
Refresh rate 90 Hz 2160 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Wireless charging 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 190 g 219 g
Price $200
Camera comparison
Poco M3 Pro 5G
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Poco M3 Pro 5G
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
91
display
Battery and charging
Poco M3 Pro 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless charging: no data
51
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Overall performance score

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

Poco M3 Pro 5G MediaTek Dimensity 700
43/100
515647 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
90/100 +87.1%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Poco M3 Pro 5G by 87.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M3 Pro 5G
$200
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (98/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (87/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (89/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (69/100 vs 48/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G by 47 points (90/100 vs 43/100).

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

The Poco M3 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 29/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).

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

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