Poco M5 (India) vs Xiaomi 17
The Poco M5 (India) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 41/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 554,590).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5 (India)
Xiaomi 17
What makes Poco M5 (India) better?
- Overall rating 41/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 191g vs 201g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M5 (India) vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 46 points higher (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M5 (India) | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 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 | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Poco M5 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M5 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M5 (India) and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Poco M5 (India) by 83.7% 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 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (95/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (85/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5 (India) or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (India) by 46 points (87/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M5 (India) and the Xiaomi 17?
The Poco M5 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5 (India) or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M5 (India) or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5 (India) over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.