Poco M5 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $170 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 41/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 552,286); the Poco M5 is noticeably lighter (201g vs 226g).
Poco M5
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Lighter: 201g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $999
- Better portability (49/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 552286
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Poco M5 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 47 points higher (88/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco M5 — 52/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M5 is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Poco M5 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 552286 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $999 |
Poco M5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco M5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Poco M5 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Poco M5 by 84.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $829. Poco M5 was $829 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (96/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (89/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (93/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M5 is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Poco M5 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5 by 47 points (88/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M5 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Poco M5 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M5 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Poco M5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.