Poco F7 vs Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 66/100 vs 60/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9210 mAh vs 6500); the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,263,357 vs 1,007,140); the Poco F7 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
What makes Poco F7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2263357 vs 1007140
- Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 3481
- Lighter: 215g vs 230g
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 59/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 9210 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, the Poco F7 scores 6 points higher (66/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (81/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (81/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and the Poco F7 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and the Poco F7 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F7 | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2263357 | 1007140 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 1099 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 3481 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 9210 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 9210 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F7 and Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 leads Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 124.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (81/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and the Poco F7 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and the Poco F7 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Poco F7 edges out the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max — 60/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Poco F7 leads on performance (81/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life.