Poco M7 Plus 5G vs Xiaomi 17

The Poco M7 Plus 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $168 and $958. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 51/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 622,608); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 217g).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G by 36 points (87/100 vs 51/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7 Plus 5G
Performance 48
Display 65
Camera 40
Battery 68
Portability 42
Value for money
Xiaomi 17
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
What makes Poco M7 Plus 5G better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Cheaper: $168 vs $958

  • Overall rating 51/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 622608
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 938
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2183
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 191g vs 217g

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M7 Plus 5G vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 36 points higher (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (95/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (63/100 vs 42/100).

Poco M7 Plus 5G: The Poco M7 Plus 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M7 Plus 5G Xiaomi 17
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 622608 3274157
Geekbench Single 938 3566
Geekbench Multi 2183 10162
Display 6.9" IPS LCD 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2460x1080 2656x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 217 g 191 g
Price $168 $958
Camera comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
  • Main: 108MP f/1.75
  • Front: 13MP
40
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2460x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
65
display
Xiaomi 17
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Poco M7 Plus 5G
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless charging: no data
68
battery
Xiaomi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

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

Poco M7 Plus 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
51/100
622608 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +81.0%
3274157 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Poco M7 Plus 5G by 81.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M7 Plus 5G
$168
Xiaomi 17
$958

Price difference: $790. Poco M7 Plus 5G is cheaper by $790.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (95/100 vs 48/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (85/100 vs 65/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (81/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (87/100 vs 68/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (63/100 vs 42/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G by 36 points (87/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Xiaomi 17?

The Poco M7 Plus 5G has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 48/100).

Should you choose the Poco M7 Plus 5G over the Xiaomi 17?

The Poco M7 Plus 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.