Poco X3 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Poco X3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 47/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 531,656); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco X3 doesn't; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is thinner (8.3mm vs 10.1mm).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Poco X3 by 40 points (87/100 vs 47/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Poco X3

Performance 42
Display 66
Camera 46
Battery 53
Portability 28
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 88

What makes Poco X3 better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 47/100

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 531656
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 752
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1819
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 224g vs 225g

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (42/100 vs 28/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X3 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 40 points higher (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Poco X3 (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 28/100).

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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 X3 Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 531656 3950082
Geekbench Single 752 3639
Geekbench Multi 1819 11047
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 33W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 20 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10, MIUI 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 450 nits —
NFC no yes
Protection IP53 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 165.3×76.8×10.1 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 225 g 224 g
Launch price — $892

Camera comparison

Poco X3

  • Main: 64MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 20MP
46
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Poco X3

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Poco X3

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Poco X3 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G
47/100
531656 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +86.5%
3950082 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Poco X3 by 86.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Poco X3

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

$892

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (98/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Poco X3 (81/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (87/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (83/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 28/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Poco X3 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Poco X3 by 40 points (87/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Poco X3 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Poco X3 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco X3 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 46/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco X3 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Poco X3 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.