POCO M6 Plus 5G vs Redmi Note 17 5G
28.9Performance28.9
50.1Display49.8
34.9Camera29
48.1Battery71.3
36Features46.7
6 spec wins — POCO M6 Plus 5G5 spec wins — Redmi Note 17 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 17 5G wins this phone face-off, 43.3 to 38.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+23) and features (+11). 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 29
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 17 5G
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 47 vs 36
- 227% higher Peak brightness: 1,800 nits vs 550 nits
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 2 years
- 59% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,030 mAh
Display
| Spec | POCO M6 Plus 5G | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.79 ″ | 6.99 ″+3% |
| Panel type | LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 2396x1080 |
| 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 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | POCO M6 Plus 5G | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE | Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO M6 Plus 5G | Redmi Note 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 Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,030 mAh | 8,000 mAh+59% |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 45 W+36% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO M6 Plus 5G | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 205 g+9% | 225 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm+1% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP65 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO M6 Plus 5G | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| NFC | No | — |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO M6 Plus 5G | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (HyperOS) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 4 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | POCO M6 Plus 5G | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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