Poco F7 vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $399 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 66/100 vs 48/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,199,079 vs 607,489); the Samsung Galaxy M17 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7
Samsung Galaxy M17
What makes Poco F7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2199079 vs 607489
- Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 1826
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $399
- Better portability (69/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Poco F7 scores 18 points higher (66/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (68/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Poco F7 — 60/100, Samsung Galaxy M17 — 76/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy M17 (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 and the Samsung Galaxy M17 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Poco F7 (69/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F7 | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 2199079 | 607489 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 1826 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | $130 |
Camera comparison
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F7 and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 leads Samsung Galaxy M17 by 262.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $269. Samsung Galaxy M17 was $269 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (80/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (83/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 and the Samsung Galaxy M17 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (68/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Poco F7 (69/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Poco F7 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy M17 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 48/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Poco F7 leads on performance (80/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.