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.
Poco M6 Plus
Xiaomi 17
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 49/100
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Poco M6 Plus
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco M6 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M6 Plus
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco M6 Plus
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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).
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.