Poco M6 Plus vs Xiaomi 17

The Poco M6 Plus (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 49/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5030); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 Plus doesn't.

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus by 38 points (87/100 vs 49/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M6 Plus
Performance
Display 66
Camera 40
Battery 47
Portability 53
Value for money
Xiaomi 17
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
What makes Poco M6 Plus better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 49/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5030 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 191g vs 205g

  • Better camera (81/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M6 Plus vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 38 points higher (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).

Poco M6 Plus: The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 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 17
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3274157
Geekbench Single 3566
Geekbench Multi 10162
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2460 2656x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5030 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
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 256GB / 512GB
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 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 205 g 191 g
Launch price $709
Camera comparison
Poco M6 Plus
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
40
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Poco M6 Plus
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Xiaomi 17
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Poco M6 Plus
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery
Xiaomi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M6 Plus
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17
$709
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (85/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (81/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (87/100 vs 47/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus by 38 points (87/100 vs 49/100).

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

The Poco M6 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 40/100).

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

The Poco M6 Plus 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.