Poco M5 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $170 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 41/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 552,286); the Poco M5 is noticeably lighter (201g vs 224g).
Poco M5
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Lighter: 201g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $892
- Better portability (49/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 552286
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Poco M5 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 46 points higher (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco M5 — 52/100, 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 M5 (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Poco M5 (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M5 is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Poco M5 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 552286 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $892 |
Poco M5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco M5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Poco M5 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Poco M5 by 86.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $722. Poco M5 was $722 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Poco M5 (81/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M5 is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Poco M5 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Poco M5 by 46 points (87/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M5 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Poco M5 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M5 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Poco M5 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.