Poco F7 Ultra vs Redmi Note 17
The Poco F7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4; launch prices were $500 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 50/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5300); the Poco F7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,932,885 vs 593,849).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7 Ultra
Redmi Note 17
What makes Poco F7 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2932885 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2328
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Lighter: 212g vs 225g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5300 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $500
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F7 Ultra vs the Redmi Note 17, the Poco F7 Ultra scores 32 points higher (82/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Poco F7 Ultra — 86/100, Redmi Note 17 — 64/100; 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 Note 17 (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F7 Ultra is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F7 Ultra | Redmi Note 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 2932885 | 593849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2328 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 7.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2396 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Poco F7 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- 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 Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F7 Ultra and Redmi Note 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 Ultra leads Redmi Note 17 by 393.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $315. Redmi Note 17 was $315 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (90/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (71/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (84/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F7 Ultra is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Redmi Note 17?
The Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 by 32 points (82/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F7 Ultra and the Redmi Note 17?
The Poco F7 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Redmi Note 17?
The Poco F7 Ultra leads on camera score (71/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Redmi Note 17?
The Poco F7 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 Ultra over the Redmi Note 17?
The Poco F7 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.