POCO M6 Plus 5G vs Redmi Note 17
28.9Performance28.9
50.1Display52.3
34.9Camera30.7
48.1Battery71.3
36Features33.3
7 spec wins — POCO M6 Plus 5G6 spec wins — Redmi Note 17
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 17 wins this phone face-off, 42.9 to 38.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+23) and display (+2). 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 camera score: 35 vs 31
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 17
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 48
- 227% higher Peak brightness: 1,800 nits vs 550 nits
- 53% higher capacity: 7,700 mAh vs 5,030 mAh
- 36% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 33 W
- 23% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 13 MP
Display
| Spec | POCO M6 Plus 5G | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.79 ″ | 6.99 ″+3% |
| Panel type | LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2396 |
| Pixel density | 396 ppi+5% | 376 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 550 nits | 1,800 nits+227% |
| Screen-to-body | 91.2 %+3% | 88.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO M6 Plus 5G | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE | Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO M6 Plus 5G | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 16 MP+23% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO M6 Plus 5G | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,030 mAh | 7,700 mAh+53% |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 45 W+36% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO M6 Plus 5G | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 205 g+8% | 224 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm+2% | 8.5 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP65 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO M6 Plus 5G | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO M6 Plus 5G | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (HyperOS) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | POCO M6 Plus 5G | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |