Poco M7 Plus 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M17e
The Poco M7 Plus 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy M17e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $168 and $140. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads — 51/100 vs 43/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 Plus 5G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco M7 Plus 5G is faster in AnTuTu (622,608 vs 524,785); the Samsung Galaxy M17e is noticeably lighter (199g vs 217g).
Poco M7 Plus 5G
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Higher AnTuTu: 622608 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 938 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2183 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (65/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 199g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $168
- Better portability (57/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Poco M7 Plus 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy M17e, the Poco M7 Plus 5G scores 8 points higher (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (40/100 vs 30/100). 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 M17e — 64/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (57/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Poco M7 Plus 5G | Samsung Galaxy M17e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 622608 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 167.4×77.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $168 | $140 |
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6.7" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M7 Plus 5G and Samsung Galaxy M17e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M7 Plus 5G leads Samsung Galaxy M17e by 18.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $28. Samsung Galaxy M17e was $28 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (68/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (57/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G edges out the Samsung Galaxy M17e by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17e — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G leads on performance (48/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 Plus 5G over the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M17e is a better fit for everyday use.