Poco M5 (India) vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Poco M5 (India) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 41/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 554,590).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5 (India)
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Poco M5 (India) better?
- Overall rating 41/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 201g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M5 (India) vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 45 points higher (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (64/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M5 (India) | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Poco M5 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco M5 (India)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M5 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M5 (India) and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Poco M5 (India) by 84.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M5 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (95/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (85/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (64/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5 (India) or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) by 45 points (86/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M5 (India) and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Poco M5 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5 (India) or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M5 (India) or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5 (India) over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.