Poco M7 Plus 5G vs Redmi 17
The Poco M7 Plus 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Redmi 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads — 51/100 vs 46/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (624,021 vs 617,626); the Poco M7 Plus 5G is noticeably lighter (217g vs 232g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7 Plus 5G
Redmi 17
What makes Poco M7 Plus 5G better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 217g vs 232g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (65/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 624021 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 976 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2250 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher performance (49/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M7 Plus 5G vs the Redmi 17, the Poco M7 Plus 5G scores 5 points higher (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi 17 and the Poco M7 Plus 5G are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M7 Plus 5G | Redmi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 624021 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 976 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 2250 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 825 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 170.1×78.4×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 232 g | |
| Launch price | $168 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi 17
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M7 Plus 5G and Redmi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi 17 leads Poco M7 Plus 5G by 1.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi 17
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi 17 and the Poco M7 Plus 5G are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Redmi 17?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G edges out the Redmi 17 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Redmi 17?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Redmi 17 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Redmi 17?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 Plus 5G over the Redmi 17?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Poco M7 Plus 5G (40/100 vs 30/100).