POCO F6 Pro
Xiaomi 17
🏆 Verdict
Xiaomi 17 is the better pick overall by 22.5 points, leading in Battery, Build & durability and Camera. The gap is large; POCO F6 Pro only makes sense for a lower price or one specific feature.
Xiaomi 17 offers more for the money ($630 vs $539 at launch).
By category
Performance
Xiaomi 17 is faster with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (performance index 100 vs 82). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use.
Camera
Only Xiaomi 17 has an optical 2.6× telephoto; the other relies on digital zoom. Xiaomi 17 has the higher-resolution selfie camera (32 MP vs 16 MP).
Battery
Xiaomi 17's battery is 2,000 mAh larger (7,000 vs 5,000 mAh), about 40% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
POCO F6 Pro charges faster over cable (120W vs 100W). Only Xiaomi 17 supports wireless charging.
Display
POCO F6 Pro has the larger screen (6.67" vs 6.3"). POCO F6 Pro's screen gets brighter (4,000 vs 3,500 nits), which shows outdoors. POCO F6 Pro's screen is sharper (526 vs 464 ppi).
Build & durability
Xiaomi 17 is rated IP68 vs IP54 on the other. Xiaomi 17 is 18 g lighter.
Updates
Xiaomi 17 should get OS updates for longer (4 vs 3 years, per the maker's policy at launch).
Specifications
| POCO F6 Pro | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| 12 GB / 16 GB | RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB | Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| 6.67" AMOLED | Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 3200×1440 (526 ppi) | Resolution | 2656×1220 (464 ppi) |
| 4,000 nits | Peak brightness | 3,500 nits |
| 50 MP | Main camera | 50 MP |
| 8 MP | Ultrawide | 50 MP |
| None | Telephoto | 50 MP · 2.6× |
| 16 MP | Front camera | 32 MP |
| 5,000 mAh | Battery | 7,000 mAh |
| 120 W | Wired charging | 100 W |
| None | Wireless charging | 50 W |
| IP54 | Water & dust rating | IP68 |
| aluminium | Frame | aluminium |
| 209 g | Weight | 191 g |
| 3 years | OS updates (estimated) | 4 years |
| EUR 499 (≈ $539) | Launch price | CNY 4,499 (≈ $630) |
| 2024-05 | Released | 2025-09 |
Official source: POCO F6 Pro · Official source: Xiaomi 17
⚠ Data pending confirmation: Xiaomi 17
POCO F6 Pro
Pros
- 120W charging
- 4,000 nits peak
- 6.67" screen
Cons
- Slower chip
- No optical telephoto
- Smaller battery
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
Pros
- Faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5)
- 2.6× optical zoom
- 7,000 mAh battery
- 50W wireless charging
- IP68 rated
Cons
- Slower charging (100W)
- Dimmer screen
How is the score calculated?
Each phone gets 0–100 points in seven categories (performance, camera, battery, charging, display, build, updates), computed only from its published specs, then combined with fixed, published weights. A gap under 2.5 points counts as a tie. The performance index is an estimate based on benchmark results published at launch.
Figures come from the manufacturers’ official pages. Some specs vary by market. We do not sell devices or earn commissions.