Poco M7 Plus 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Poco M7 Plus 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $168 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads — 51/100 vs 48/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 Plus 5G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco M7 Plus 5G is faster in AnTuTu (617,626 vs 607,489); the Samsung Galaxy M17 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7 Plus 5G
Samsung Galaxy M17
What makes Poco M7 Plus 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 617626 vs 607489
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2183 vs 1826
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (48/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 960 vs 938
- Lighter: 192g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $168
- Better display (67/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M7 Plus 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Poco M7 Plus 5G scores 3 points higher (51/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (68/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Poco M7 Plus 5G — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy M17 — 76/100; 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 M7 Plus 5G and the Samsung Galaxy M17 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Poco M7 Plus 5G are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (69/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M7 Plus 5G | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 607489 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 1826 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $168 | $130 |
Camera comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M7 Plus 5G and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M7 Plus 5G leads Samsung Galaxy M17 by 1.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $38. Samsung Galaxy M17 was $38 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Samsung Galaxy M17 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Poco M7 Plus 5G are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (68/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (69/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G edges out the Samsung Galaxy M17 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G leads on camera score (40/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 Plus 5G over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.