Poco M6 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Poco M6 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $220 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 53/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 551,784); the Poco M6 Pro is noticeably lighter (179g vs 226g).
Poco M6 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $999
- Better portability (80/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 551784
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 730
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1983
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Poco M6 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 35 points higher (88/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 62/100). Value score: Poco M6 Pro — 64/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Pro (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Pro (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M6 Pro (80/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (80/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Poco M6 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 551784 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 730 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1983 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 / MIUI 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $220 | $999 |
Poco M6 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco M6 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M6 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Poco M6 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Poco M6 Pro by 84.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $779. Poco M6 Pro was $779 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Pro (96/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Pro (93/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M6 Pro (80/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (80/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Poco M6 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra 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 Ultra?
The Poco M6 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M6 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco M6 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Poco M6 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. 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.