Poco M6 Plus vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra

The Poco M6 Plus (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 49/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5030); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 Plus doesn't; the Poco M6 Plus is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus by 36 points (85/100 vs 49/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M6 Plus
Performance
Display 66
Camera 40
Battery 47
Portability 53
Value for money
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 87
Battery 80
Portability 29
Value for money 82
What makes Poco M6 Plus better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 205g vs 225g

  • Better portability (53/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5030 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W

  • Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M6 Plus vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 36 points higher (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (53/100 vs 29/100).

Poco M6 Plus: The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra: The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M6 Plus Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3030376
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 10200
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2460 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5030 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 33W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS Android 15 / HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 550 nits 3200 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP53 IP68
Dimensions 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm
Weight 205 g 225 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Poco M6 Plus
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
40
camera
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Poco M6 Plus
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Poco M6 Plus
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M6 Plus
Price unknown
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
$999
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (90/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (87/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (80/100 vs 47/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (53/100 vs 29/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M6 Plus or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus by 36 points (85/100 vs 49/100).

What is the rating of the Poco M6 Plus and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Poco M6 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 Plus or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the Poco M6 Plus over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.