Poco M7 vs Redmi 17C
The Poco M7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra; launch prices were $110 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M7 leads — 43/100 vs 32/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco M7 is faster in AnTuTu (476,175 vs 358,608); the Redmi 17C is noticeably lighter (206g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7
Redmi 17C
What makes Poco M7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 476175 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 466 vs 432
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (34/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (74/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi 17C better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1416 vs 1396
- Lighter: 206g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $110
- Better portability (53/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M7 vs the Redmi 17C, the Poco M7 scores 11 points higher (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 leads (58/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Poco M7 — 70/100, Redmi 17C — 52/100; 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 and the Redmi 17C are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (74/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M7 | Redmi 17C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $110 | $100 |
Camera comparison
Poco M7
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Poco M7
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M7 and Redmi 17C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M7 leads Redmi 17C by 32.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $10. Redmi 17C was $10 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M7 and the Redmi 17C are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (74/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M7 or the Redmi 17C?
The Poco M7 is noticeably better than the Redmi 17C — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M7 and the Redmi 17C?
The Poco M7 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Redmi 17C — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 or the Redmi 17C?
The Poco M7 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 over the Redmi 17C?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Poco M7 (30/100 vs 10/100).