POCO M6 Plus 5G vs Redmi 17 5G
28.9Performance20
50.1Display40.9
34.9Camera29
48.1Battery71.3
36Features86.7
7 spec wins — POCO M6 Plus 5G6 spec wins — Redmi 17 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi 17 5G wins this phone face-off, 42.9 to 38.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+51) and battery (+23). POCO M6 Plus 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO M6 Plus 5G
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 50 vs 41
- Stronger camera score: 35 vs 29
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
Reasons to pick the Redmi 17 5G
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 36
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 825 nits vs 550 nits
- 49% higher capacity: 7,500 mAh vs 5,030 mAh
- 36% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 33 W
Display
| Spec | POCO M6 Plus 5G | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.79 ″ | 6.9 ″+2% |
| Panel type | LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 720x1600 |
| Pixel density | 396 ppi+56% | 254 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 550 nits | 825 nits+50% |
| Screen-to-body | 91.2 %+6% | 86.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO M6 Plus 5G | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE | Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO M6 Plus 5G | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.75 | f/1.8 |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+63% | 8 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO M6 Plus 5G | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,030 mAh | 7,500 mAh+49% |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 45 W+36% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | POCO M6 Plus 5G | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 205 g+12% | 232 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm+6% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO M6 Plus 5G | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO M6 Plus 5G | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (HyperOS) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | POCO M6 Plus 5G | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |