Poco M7 vs Redmi 15C
The Poco M7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Redmi 15C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; launch prices were $110 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M7 leads — 43/100 vs 36/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5160); the Poco M7 is faster in AnTuTu (476,175 vs 348,562); the Redmi 15C has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M7 doesn't; the Redmi 15C is noticeably lighter (200g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7
Redmi 15C
What makes Poco M7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 476175 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 466 vs 419
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5160 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $120
- Higher performance (34/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (74/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Redmi 15C better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1461 vs 1396
- Lighter: 200g vs 224g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M7 vs the Redmi 15C, the Poco M7 scores 7 points higher (43/100 vs 36/100). Value score: Poco M7 — 70/100, Redmi 15C — 54/100; 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 is a bit better (34/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 is a bit better (58/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15C is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M7 | Redmi 15C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 810 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | 173.2×81.1×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $110 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Poco M7
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 15C
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco M7
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 15C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 15C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M7 and Redmi 15C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M7 leads Redmi 15C by 36.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $10. Poco M7 was $10 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M7 is a bit better (34/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (74/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 is a bit better (58/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15C is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M7 or the Redmi 15C?
The Poco M7 edges out the Redmi 15C by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M7 and the Redmi 15C?
The Poco M7 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Redmi 15C — 36/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco M7 or the Redmi 15C?
The Poco M7 leads on performance (34/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 over the Redmi 15C?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Poco M7 (74/100 vs 43/100).