Poco M7 Plus 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Poco M7 Plus 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $168 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 51/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 622,608).
Poco M7 Plus 5G
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 217g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $168 vs $799
- Better portability (42/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 622608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Poco M7 Plus 5G vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 37 points higher (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (97/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Poco M7 Plus 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 622608 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | 217 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $168 | $799 |
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Poco M7 Plus 5G and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Poco M7 Plus 5G by 83.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $631. Poco M7 Plus 5G is cheaper by $631.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (97/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (81/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (90/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (90/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G by 37 points (88/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 Plus 5G over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G 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.