Poco M6 Plus vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Poco M6 Plus (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 32/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5030); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 Plus doesn't.

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus by 52 points (84/100 vs 32/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M6 Plus
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 41
Design 43
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 87
Battery 82
Design 26
Value for money 41
What makes Poco M6 Plus better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 205g vs 219g

  • Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5030 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M6 Plus vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 52 points higher (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M6 Plus leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (82/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Poco M6 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (43/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M6 Plus is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Poco M6 Plus: The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M6 Plus Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3998145
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2460 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 2160 Hz
Battery 5030 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
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 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 550 nits 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP53 IP68
Dimensions 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 205 g 219 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Poco M6 Plus
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
37
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Poco M6 Plus
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco M6 Plus
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M6 Plus
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (87/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (82/100 vs 41/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco M6 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (43/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco M6 Plus is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M6 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus by 52 points (84/100 vs 32/100).

What is the rating of the Poco M6 Plus and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Poco M6 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco M6 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco M6 Plus over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Poco M6 Plus 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.