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; launch prices were $168 and $199. Both devices score the same overall rating of 51/100. Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (652,054 vs 622,608).

Both devices scored the same rating of 51/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7 Plus 5G
Performance 48
Display 65
Camera 40
Battery 68
Portability 42
Value for money 72
Redmi 17
Performance 49
Display 75
Camera 30
Battery 68
Portability 44
Value for money 66
What makes Poco M7 Plus 5G better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Cheaper at launch: $168 vs $199

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Redmi 17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 652054 vs 622608
  • Better Geekbench Single: 943 vs 938
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2410 vs 2183
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 215g vs 217g

  • Higher performance (49/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (75/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better portability (44/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

The Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Redmi 17 received the same MobileRank rating — 51/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (40/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Poco M7 Plus 5G — 72/100, Redmi 17 — 66/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. 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 Redmi 17 is a bit better (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100. In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17 and the Poco M7 Plus 5G are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).

Poco M7 Plus 5G: The Poco M7 Plus 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi 17: The Redmi 17 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M7 Plus 5G Redmi 17
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
AnTuTu 622608 652054
Geekbench Single 938 943
Geekbench Multi 2183 2410
Display 6.9" IPS LCD 6.9" LCD
Resolution 2460x1080 2460x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 33W 33W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Weight 217 g 215 g
Launch price $168 $199
Camera comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
  • Main: 108MP f/1.75
  • Front: 13MP
40
camera
Redmi 17
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2460x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
65
display
Redmi 17
  • 6.9" LCD
  • Resolution: 2460x1080
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
75
display
Battery and charging
Poco M7 Plus 5G
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless charging: no data
68
battery
Redmi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless charging: no data
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M7 Plus 5G and Redmi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M7 Plus 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
51/100
622608 AnTuTu
Redmi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
51/100 +4.5%
652054 AnTuTu

Redmi 17 leads Poco M7 Plus 5G by 4.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M7 Plus 5G
$168
Redmi 17
$199

Launch price difference: $31. Poco M7 Plus 5G was $31 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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 Redmi 17 is a bit better (75/100 vs 65/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17 and the Poco M7 Plus 5G are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Redmi 17?

Both devices scored 51/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Redmi 17.

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 — 51/100.

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?

The Poco M7 Plus 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 17 is a better fit for everyday use.