Poco F7 vs Samsung Galaxy M17e
The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy M17e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $399 and $140. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 66/100 vs 43/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,205,289 vs 524,785); the Poco F7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M17e doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M17e is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Poco F7
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Higher AnTuTu: 2205289 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 2070 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6694 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $399
- Better portability (57/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Samsung Galaxy M17e, the Poco F7 scores 23 points higher (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (68/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Poco F7 — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy M17e — 64/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Poco F7 | Samsung Galaxy M17e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 2205289 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2070 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6694 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | 167.4×77.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | $140 |
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6.7" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F7 and Samsung Galaxy M17e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 leads Samsung Galaxy M17e by 320.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $259. Samsung Galaxy M17e was $259 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (81/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (83/100 vs 55/100).
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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (68/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Poco F7 or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e by 23 points (66/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17e — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Poco F7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Poco F7 leads on performance (81/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy M17e is a better fit for everyday use.