Poco F9 Pro vs Redmi 17C
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra; launch prices were $699 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 32/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 358,608); the Poco F9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Redmi 17C
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi 17C better?
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $699
- Better portability (53/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Redmi 17C, the Poco F9 Pro scores 52 points higher (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, 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 F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (95/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C is a bit better (53/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Redmi 17C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $100 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Redmi 17C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Redmi 17C by 800.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $599. Redmi 17C was $599 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (95/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (91/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (74/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (84/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C is a bit better (53/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi 17C?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C by 52 points (84/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Redmi 17C?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Redmi 17C — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi 17C?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi 17C?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Redmi 17C?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.