Poco F7 Ultra vs Redmi 17C
The Poco F7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra; launch prices were $500 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 32/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 Ultra has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco F7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,932,885 vs 358,608); the Poco F7 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7 Ultra
Redmi 17C
What makes Poco F7 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2932885 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi 17C better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 212g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $500
- Better portability (53/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F7 Ultra vs the Redmi 17C, the Poco F7 Ultra scores 50 points higher (82/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Poco F7 Ultra — 86/100, Redmi 17C — 52/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F7 Ultra | Redmi 17C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 2932885 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $100 |
Camera comparison
Poco F7 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Poco F7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F7 Ultra
- 5300 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:39 hrs, total 26:17 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F7 Ultra and Redmi 17C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 Ultra leads Redmi 17C by 717.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Redmi 17C was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (90/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (90/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (71/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (84/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Redmi 17C?
The Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C by 50 points (82/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F7 Ultra and the Redmi 17C?
The Poco F7 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Redmi 17C — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Redmi 17C?
The Poco F7 Ultra leads on camera score (71/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Redmi 17C?
The Poco F7 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 Ultra over the Redmi 17C?
The Poco F7 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.