Poco M5 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $170 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 41/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 552,286); the Poco M5 is noticeably lighter (201g vs 219g).
Poco M5
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 201g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $999
- Better portability (49/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 552286
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Poco M5 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 49 points higher (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco M5 — 52/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 92/100; 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M5 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Poco M5 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 552286 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $999 |
Poco M5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco M5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Poco M5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Poco M5 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Poco M5 by 86.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $829. Poco M5 was $829 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (91/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (89/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M5 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Poco M5 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5 by 49 points (90/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M5 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Poco M5 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M5 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Poco M5 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, budget-conscious buyers.