Poco F7 vs Redmi Note 17
The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4; launch prices were $399 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 66/100 vs 50/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,199,079 vs 593,849).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7
Redmi Note 17
What makes Poco F7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2199079 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 2328
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Lighter: 215g vs 225g
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $399
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Redmi Note 17, the Poco F7 scores 16 points higher (66/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (80/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Poco F7 — 60/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F7 | Redmi Note 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 2199079 | 593849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 2328 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 7.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2396 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 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 | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F7 and Redmi Note 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 leads Redmi Note 17 by 270.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $214. Redmi Note 17 was $214 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (80/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 or the Redmi Note 17?
The Poco F7 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 17 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Redmi Note 17?
The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 or the Redmi Note 17?
The Poco F7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Redmi Note 17?
The Poco F7 leads on performance (80/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Redmi Note 17?
The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.