POCO X6 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
🏆 Verdict
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is the better pick overall by 36.7 points, leading in Build & durability, Charging and Camera. The gap is large; POCO X6 Pro only makes sense for a lower price or one specific feature.
POCO X6 Pro offers more for the money ($377 vs $840 at launch).
By category
Performance
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (performance index 100 vs 64). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has more RAM (16 GB vs 12 GB), which helps multitasking.
Camera
POCO X6 Pro's main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP. More pixels help cropping and digital zoom, but final quality depends on sensor size and processing. Only Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has an optical 5× telephoto; the other relies on digital zoom. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the higher-resolution selfie camera (50 MP vs 16 MP).
Battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max's battery is 2,500 mAh larger (7,500 vs 5,000 mAh), about 50% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max charges faster over cable (100W vs 67W). Only Xiaomi 17 Pro Max supports wireless charging.
Display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the larger screen (6.9" vs 6.67"). Xiaomi 17 Pro Max's screen gets brighter (3,500 vs 1,800 nits), which shows outdoors.
Build & durability
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is rated IP68 vs IP54 on the other. POCO X6 Pro is 33 g lighter.
Updates
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max should get OS updates for longer (4 vs 3 years, per the maker's policy at launch).
Specifications
| POCO X6 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra | Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| 8 GB / 12 GB | RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| 256 GB / 512 GB | Storage | 512 GB / 1 TB |
| 6.67" AMOLED | Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 2712×1220 (446 ppi) | Resolution | 2608×1200 (416 ppi) |
| 1,800 nits | Peak brightness | 3,500 nits |
| 64 MP | Main camera | 50 MP |
| 8 MP | Ultrawide | 50 MP |
| None | Telephoto | 50 MP · 5× |
| 16 MP | Front camera | 50 MP |
| 5,000 mAh | Battery | 7,500 mAh |
| 67 W | Wired charging | 100 W |
| None | Wireless charging | 50 W |
| IP54 | Water & dust rating | IP68 |
| plastic | Frame | aluminium |
| 186 g | Weight | 219 g |
| 3 years | OS updates (estimated) | 4 years |
| EUR 349 (≈ $377) | Launch price | CNY 5,999 (≈ $840) |
| 2024-01 | Released | 2025-09 |
Official source: POCO X6 Pro · Official source: Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
⚠ Data pending confirmation: Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
POCO X6 Pro
Pros
- Light at 186 g
- Lower price ($377)
Cons
- Slower chip
- No optical telephoto
- Smaller battery
- Slower charging (67W)
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Pros
- Faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5)
- 16 GB RAM
- 5× optical zoom
- 7,500 mAh battery
- 100W charging
Cons
- Heavier (219 g)
- Pricier ($840)
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.