POCO M6 Plus 5G vs Redmi 17C 5G
28.9Performance20
50.1Display39.1
34.9Camera29
48.1Battery57.3
36Features60
6 spec wins — POCO M6 Plus 5G5 spec wins — Redmi 17C 5G
InnoReviews verdict
POCO M6 Plus 5G wins this phone face-off, 38.9 to 37.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+11) and performance (+9). Redmi 17C 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 39
- Stronger camera score: 35 vs 29
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB
Reasons to pick the Redmi 17C 5G
- Stronger battery score: 57 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 36
- 47% higher Peak brightness: 810 nits vs 550 nits
- 19% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,030 mAh
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | POCO M6 Plus 5G | Redmi 17C 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 | 810 nits+47% |
| Screen-to-body | 91.2 %+8% | 84.3 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO M6 Plus 5G | Redmi 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 64/128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO M6 Plus 5G | Redmi 17C 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 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,030 mAh | 6,000 mAh+19% |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 33 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | POCO M6 Plus 5G | Redmi 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 205 g+3% | 211 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.1 mm+2% |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO M6 Plus 5G | Redmi 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO M6 Plus 5G | Redmi 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (HyperOS) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | POCO M6 Plus 5G | Redmi 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |