Poco M6 Pro vs Xiaomi 17
The Poco M6 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $220 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 53/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 551,784).
Poco M6 Pro
Xiaomi 17
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 191g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $709
- Better portability (80/100 vs 63/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 551784
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 730
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1983
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Poco M6 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 34 points higher (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 62/100). Value score: Poco M6 Pro — 64/100, Xiaomi 17 — 86/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Pro (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Pro (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Poco M6 Pro (87/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (80/100 vs 63/100).
| Specification | Poco M6 Pro | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 551784 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 730 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1983 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / MIUI 14 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $220 | $709 |
Poco M6 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco M6 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M6 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Poco M6 Pro and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Poco M6 Pro by 83.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $489. Poco M6 Pro was $489 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Pro (95/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Pro (81/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Poco M6 Pro (87/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (80/100 vs 63/100).
Which is better: the Poco M6 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Pro by 34 points (87/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M6 Pro and the Xiaomi 17?
The Poco M6 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M6 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco M6 Pro over the Xiaomi 17?
The Poco M6 Pro 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.