Poco M6 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Poco M6 Pro 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, 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 — 88/100 vs 43/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 568,395); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 Pro 5G doesn't; the Poco M6 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M6 Pro 5G
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Poco M6 Pro 5G better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 219g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M6 Pro 5G vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 45 points higher (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Pro 5G (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco M6 Pro 5G (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Pro 5G (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Pro 5G (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 Pro 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M6 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Poco M6 Pro 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco M6 Pro 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M6 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M6 Pro 5G and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Poco M6 Pro 5G by 85.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Poco M6 Pro 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Pro 5G (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco M6 Pro 5G (81/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Pro 5G (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Pro 5G (89/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 Pro 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M6 Pro 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Pro 5G by 45 points (88/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M6 Pro 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Poco M6 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 Pro 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M6 Pro 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Poco M6 Pro 5G over the 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, budget-conscious buyers.