Poco C81 vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Poco C81 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $125 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads — 48/100 vs 34/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C81 has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy M17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C81 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M17 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 208g).
Poco C81
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $125 vs $130
- Overall rating 34/100
- Better Geekbench Single: 952 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1963 vs 1800
- Faster charging: 25W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 208g
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Poco C81 vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Samsung Galaxy M17 scores 14 points higher (48/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads (47/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads (33/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Poco C81 — 50/100, Samsung Galaxy M17 — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Poco C81 (47/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Poco C81 (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Poco C81 (69/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Poco C81 | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 607137 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 1963 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $125 | $130 |
Poco C81
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco C81
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco C81
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Launch price difference: $5. Poco C81 was $5 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Poco C81 (47/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Poco C81 (33/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Poco C81 (69/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Poco C81 or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 is noticeably better than the Poco C81 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Poco C81 and the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Poco C81 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C81 or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 leads on camera score (33/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C81 or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 leads on performance (47/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Poco C81 over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Poco C81 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.