Poco M6 Plus vs Redmi 17C
The Poco M6 Plus (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE, while the Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M6 Plus leads — 32/100 vs 25/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17C has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5030); the main camera is 108 MP vs 13 MP.
Poco M6 Plus
Redmi 17C
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 206g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 40/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5030 mAh
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Poco M6 Plus vs the Redmi 17C, the Poco M6 Plus scores 7 points higher (32/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Plus and the Redmi 17C are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Poco M6 Plus and the Redmi 17C are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco M6 Plus | Redmi 17C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | — | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5030 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 206 g | |
| Price | — | $100 |
Poco M6 Plus
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Poco M6 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M6 Plus
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco M6 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (37/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Plus and the Redmi 17C are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco M6 Plus and the Redmi 17C are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco M6 Plus or the Redmi 17C?
The Poco M6 Plus edges out the Redmi 17C by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M6 Plus and the Redmi 17C?
The Poco M6 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Redmi 17C — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 Plus or the Redmi 17C?
The Poco M6 Plus leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco M6 Plus over the Redmi 17C?
The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 17C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.