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).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Pro by 35 points (88/100 vs 53/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M6 Pro
Performance 43
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 62
Portability 80
Value for money 64
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Performance 96
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 80
Portability 40
Value for money 88
What makes Poco M6 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 226g
  • Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $999

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Poco M6 Pro: The Poco M6 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra: 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.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Poco M6 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.79
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera
Display comparison
Poco M6 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Poco M6 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless charging: no data
62
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M6 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M6 Pro MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra
53/100
551784 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +84.6%
3593401 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Poco M6 Pro by 84.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M6 Pro
$220
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
$999

Launch price difference: $779. Poco M6 Pro was $779 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.