Poco M5 vs Xiaomi 17
The Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $170 and $709. 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 (3,274,157 vs 552,286).
Poco M5
Xiaomi 17
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $709
- Overall rating 41/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 552286
- 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)
Comparing the Poco M5 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). Value score: Poco M5 — 52/100, Xiaomi 17 — 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 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Poco M5 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 552286 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 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 | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $709 |
Poco M5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M5
- 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
We compared Poco M5 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Poco M5 by 83.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $539. Poco M5 was $539 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (95/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (85/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Poco M5 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Poco M5 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M5 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Poco M5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.