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.
Poco F7
Redmi 17C
- 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)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F7 and Redmi 17C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 leads Redmi 17C by 515.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $299. Redmi 17C is cheaper by $299.
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).
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.