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; estimated prices are $110 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M7 leads — 32/100 vs 25/100 (a 7-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 (467,392 vs 358,383); the Redmi 17C is noticeably lighter (206g vs 224g).

The Poco M7 edges out the Redmi 17C by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 53
Design 20
Value for money 100
Redmi 17C
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 0
Battery 40
Design 42
Value for money 100
What makes Poco M7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 467392 vs 358383
  • 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

  • Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi 17C better?
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1416 vs 1396
  • Lighter: 206g vs 224g
  • Cheaper: $100 vs $110

  • Better design/ergonomics (42/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M7 vs the Redmi 17C, the Poco M7 scores 7 points higher (32/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 leads (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 17C notably outperforms the Poco M7 (42/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

Poco M7: The Poco M7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi 17C: The Redmi 17C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M7 Redmi 17C
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
AnTuTu 467392 358383
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
Dimensions 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm
Weight 224 g 206 g
Price $110 $100
Camera comparison
Poco M7
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Redmi 17C
  • Main: 13MP f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Poco M7
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Redmi 17C
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco M7
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Redmi 17C
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
40
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M7 and Redmi 17C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
32/100
467392 AnTuTu
Redmi 17C MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
25/100 -30.4%
358383 AnTuTu

Poco M7 leads Redmi 17C by 30.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M7
$110
Redmi 17C
$100

Price difference: $10. Redmi 17C is cheaper by $10.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (24/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi 17C notably outperforms the Poco M7 (42/100 vs 20/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M7 or the Redmi 17C?

The Poco M7 edges out the Redmi 17C by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco M7 and the Redmi 17C?

The Poco M7 has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Redmi 17C — 25/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 or the Redmi 17C?

The Poco M7 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco M7 over the Redmi 17C?

The Poco M7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 17C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.