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; launch prices were $399 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 66/100 vs 32/100 (a 34-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 (2,199,079 vs 358,608); the Poco F7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7
Redmi 17C
What makes Poco F7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2199079 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi 17C better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $399
- Better portability (53/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Redmi 17C, the Poco F7 scores 34 points higher (66/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (80/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (68/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Poco F7 — 60/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (80/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F7 | Redmi 17C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 2199079 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 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 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | $100 |
Camera comparison
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F7 and Redmi 17C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 leads Redmi 17C by 513.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $299. Redmi 17C was $299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (80/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (83/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (68/100 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 or the Redmi 17C?
The Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C by 34 points (66/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Redmi 17C?
The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Redmi 17C — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 or the Redmi 17C?
The Poco F7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Redmi 17C?
The Poco F7 leads on performance (80/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Redmi 17C?
The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.