POCO M6 Pro (4G) vs Xiaomi 17 Max
28.1Performance64.4
47.5Display63.8
44.1Camera74.3
58.4Battery92
49.3Features60
3 spec wins — POCO M6 Pro (4G)10 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 17 Max wins this phone face-off, 71.4 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+36) and battery (+34). POCO M6 Pro (4G) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO M6 Pro (4G)
- 18% lower weight: 179 g vs 219 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 28
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 48
- Stronger camera score: 74 vs 44
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 58
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 49
Display
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1200x2608 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 416 ppi+5% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 3,500 nits+169% |
Performance
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| AnTuTu | 555,354 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 730Bottom 13% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,010Bottom 18% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP+213% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.65 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | — |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh+60% |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 100 W+49% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 179 g+18% | 219 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+2% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Fiberglass |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | — |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |