Poco M6 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Poco M6 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $220 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 53/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 551,784); the Poco M6 Pro is noticeably lighter (179g vs 219g).
Poco M6 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 179g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $799
- Better portability (80/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 551784
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 730
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1983
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Poco M6 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 35 points higher (88/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 62/100). Value score: Poco M6 Pro — 64/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Pro (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Poco M6 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Pro (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Poco M6 Pro (90/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (80/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Poco M6 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 551784 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 730 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1983 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / MIUI 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | 179 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $220 | $799 |
Poco M6 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco M6 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M6 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Poco M6 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Poco M6 Pro by 84.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $579. Poco M6 Pro was $579 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Pro (97/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Poco M6 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Pro (90/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Poco M6 Pro (90/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (80/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Poco M6 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Pro by 35 points (88/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M6 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Poco M6 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M6 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco M6 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Poco M6 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.