Poco M3 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Poco M3 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 43/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 515,647); the Poco M3 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 224g).
Poco M3 Pro 5G
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Lighter: 190g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $892
- Better portability (69/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1794
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Poco M3 Pro 5G vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 44 points higher (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Poco M3 Pro 5G — 48/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (69/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Poco M3 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1794 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $892 |
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Poco M3 Pro 5G and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Poco M3 Pro 5G by 86.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $692. Poco M3 Pro 5G was $692 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (81/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (87/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (83/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (69/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G by 44 points (87/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M3 Pro 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Poco M3 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco M3 Pro 5G over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Poco M3 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.