Poco M6 vs Redmi 17C
The Poco M6 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra; launch prices were $120 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M6 leads — 40/100 vs 32/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17C has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco M6 is faster in AnTuTu (513,809 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M6
Redmi 17C
What makes Poco M6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 513809 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 732 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1954 vs 1416
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 206g
- Higher performance (42/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Redmi 17C better?
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $120
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M6 vs the Redmi 17C, the Poco M6 scores 8 points higher (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M6 leads (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Poco M6 — 62/100, 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 M6 is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi 17C is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C and the Poco M6 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M6 | Redmi 17C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 732 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1954 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / MIUI 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | $100 |
Camera comparison
Poco M6
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Poco M6
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M6 and Redmi 17C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M6 leads Redmi 17C by 43.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $20. Redmi 17C was $20 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M6 is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi 17C is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C and the Poco M6 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M6 or the Redmi 17C?
The Poco M6 edges out the Redmi 17C by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M6 and the Redmi 17C?
The Poco M6 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Redmi 17C — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 or the Redmi 17C?
The Poco M6 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M6 or the Redmi 17C?
The Poco M6 leads on performance (42/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Poco M6 over the Redmi 17C?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Poco M6 (30/100 vs 10/100).