Poco M7 vs Samsung Galaxy M17

The Poco M7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $110 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads — 48/100 vs 43/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy M17 is faster in AnTuTu (607,489 vs 476,175); the Samsung Galaxy M17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M7 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M17 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 224g).

The Samsung Galaxy M17 edges out the Poco M7 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Poco M7

Performance 34
Display 74
Camera 30
Battery 58
Portability 43
Value for money 70

Samsung Galaxy M17

Performance 46
Display 67
Camera 33
Battery 52
Portability 69
Value for money 76

What makes Poco M7 better?

  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $130

  • Longer battery life (58/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (74/100 vs 67/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy M17 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 607489 vs 476175
  • Better Geekbench Single: 960 vs 466
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1826 vs 1396
  • Lighter: 192g vs 224g

  • Higher performance (46/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better portability (69/100 vs 43/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M7 vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Samsung Galaxy M17 scores 5 points higher (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads (46/100 vs 34/100). Value score: Poco M7 — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy M17 — 76/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (46/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M7 is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Poco M7 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Poco M7 (69/100 vs 43/100).

Samsung Galaxy M17: The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Poco M7 Samsung Galaxy M17
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 Samsung Exynos 1330
AnTuTu 476175 607489
Geekbench Single 466 960
Geekbench Multi 1396 1826
Display 6.9" IPS LCD 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2340
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 5 MP
Front camera 8 MP 13 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 600 nits 1100 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP54
Dimensions 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm
Weight 224 g 192 g
Launch price $110 $130

Camera comparison

Poco M7

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Samsung Galaxy M17

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
33
camera

Display comparison

Poco M7

  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
74
display

Samsung Galaxy M17

  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display

Battery and charging

Poco M7

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery

Samsung Galaxy M17

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless charging: no data
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Poco M7 and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
43/100
476175 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy M17 Samsung Exynos 1330
48/100 +21.6%
607489 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy M17 leads Poco M7 by 21.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Poco M7

$110

Samsung Galaxy M17

$130

Launch price difference: $20. Poco M7 was $20 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (46/100 vs 34/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco M7 is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Poco M7 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Poco M7 (69/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Poco M7 or the Samsung Galaxy M17?

The Samsung Galaxy M17 edges out the Poco M7 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco M7 and the Samsung Galaxy M17?

The Poco M7 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 48/100.

Which is more powerful: the Poco M7 or the Samsung Galaxy M17?

The Samsung Galaxy M17 leads on performance (46/100 vs 34/100).

Should you choose the Poco M7 over the Samsung Galaxy M17?

The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.