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).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G by 37 points (88/100 vs 51/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7 Plus 5G
Performance 48
Display 65
Camera 40
Battery 68
Portability 42
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money
What makes Poco M7 Plus 5G better?
  • Lighter: 217g vs 219g
  • Cheaper: $168 vs $799

  • Better portability (42/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Poco M7 Plus 5G: The Poco M7 Plus 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
  • Main: 108MP f/1.75
  • Front: 13MP
40
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2460x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
65
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Poco M7 Plus 5G
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless charging: no data
68
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M7 Plus 5G and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M7 Plus 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
51/100
622608 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +83.0%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Poco M7 Plus 5G by 83.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M7 Plus 5G
$168
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799

Price difference: $631. Poco M7 Plus 5G is cheaper by $631.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.