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).
Poco M7
Redmi 17C
- 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)
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1416 vs 1396
- Lighter: 206g vs 224g
- Cheaper: $100 vs $110
- Better design/ergonomics (42/100 vs 20/100)
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.
| 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 |
Poco M7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Poco M7
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M7 and Redmi 17C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M7 leads Redmi 17C by 30.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $10. Redmi 17C is cheaper by $10.
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.
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.