Poco M6 Plus vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Poco M6 Plus (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 49/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5030); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 Plus doesn't; the Poco M6 Plus is noticeably lighter (205g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M6 Plus
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Poco M6 Plus better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 226g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5030 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Better camera (93/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M6 Plus vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (93/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 Plus is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M6 Plus | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" 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) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Poco M6 Plus
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco M6 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M6 Plus
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M6 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (89/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (93/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (80/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 Plus is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M6 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M6 Plus and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Poco M6 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Poco M6 Plus over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
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.