Poco F7 vs Redmi 17C

The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra; estimated prices are $399 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 51/100 vs 25/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,205,289 vs 358,383); the Poco F7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't.

The Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C by 26 points (51/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7
Performance 40
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 65
Design 31
Value for money 82
Redmi 17C
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 0
Battery 40
Design 42
Value for money 100
What makes Poco F7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2205289 vs 358383
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2070 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6694 vs 1416
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5160 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (40/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi 17C better?
  • Lighter: 206g vs 215g
  • Cheaper: $100 vs $399

  • Better design/ergonomics (42/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Redmi 17C, the Poco F7 scores 26 points higher (51/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 leads (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (65/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (65/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 17C is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C notably outperforms the Poco F7 (100/100 vs 82/100).

Poco F7: The Poco F7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi 17C: The Redmi 17C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F7 Redmi 17C
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
AnTuTu 2205289 358383
Geekbench Single 2070 432
Geekbench Multi 6694 1416
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.9" IPS LCD
Resolution 2712x1220 720x1640
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 90W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits 600 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 215 g 206 g
Price $399 $100
Camera comparison
Poco F7
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Redmi 17C
  • Main: 13MP f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Poco F7
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi 17C
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco F7
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Redmi 17C
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
40
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F7 and Redmi 17C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
51/100
2205289 AnTuTu
Redmi 17C MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
25/100 -515.3%
358383 AnTuTu

Poco F7 leads Redmi 17C by 515.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F7
$399
Redmi 17C
$100

Price difference: $299. Redmi 17C is cheaper by $299.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (40/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (32/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (65/100 vs 40/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi 17C is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C notably outperforms the Poco F7 (100/100 vs 82/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 or the Redmi 17C?

The Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C by 26 points (51/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Redmi 17C?

The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Redmi 17C — 25/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 or the Redmi 17C?

The Poco F7 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Redmi 17C?

The Poco F7 leads on performance (40/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Redmi 17C?

The Poco F7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 17C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.