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; estimated prices are $120 and $100. Both devices score the same overall rating of 25/100. 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 (408,000 vs 358,383).
Poco M6
Redmi 17C
- Higher AnTuTu: 408000 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 732 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1954 vs 1416
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 206g
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper: $100 vs $120
- Longer battery life (40/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
The Poco M6 and the Redmi 17C received the same MobileRank rating — 25/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C and the Poco M6 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Poco M6 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
| Specification | Poco M6 | Redmi 17C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 408000 | 358383 | |
| 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 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | 206 g | |
| Price | $120 | $100 |
Poco M6
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Poco M6
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M6 and Redmi 17C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M6 leads Redmi 17C by 13.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $20. Redmi 17C is cheaper by $20.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C and the Poco M6 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco M6 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
Which is better: the Poco M6 or the Redmi 17C?
Both devices scored 25/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Redmi 17C.
What is the rating of the Poco M6 and the Redmi 17C?
The Poco M6 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Redmi 17C — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 or the Redmi 17C?
The Poco M6 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco M6 over the Redmi 17C?
The Poco M6 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 17C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.