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; estimated prices are $168 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads — 36/100 vs 26/100 (a 10-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 (622,608 vs 607,137); the Samsung Galaxy M17 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 217g).
Poco M7 Plus 5G
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Higher AnTuTu: 622608 vs 607137
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2183 vs 1963
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (37/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 952 vs 938
- Lighter: 192g vs 217g
- Cheaper: $130 vs $168
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 28/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 98/100)
Comparing the Poco M7 Plus 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Poco M7 Plus 5G scores 10 points higher (36/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (37/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (60/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Poco M7 Plus 5G are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
| Specification | Poco M7 Plus 5G | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 622608 | 607137 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 1963 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $168 | $130 |
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
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
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
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 2.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $38. Samsung Galaxy M17 is cheaper by $38.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (37/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (53/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (60/100 vs 28/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Poco M7 Plus 5G are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
Which is better: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy M17 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
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 36/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G leads on camera score (37/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 Plus 5G over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.