POCO M6 Pro (4G) vs Redmi Note 17 5G
28.1Performance28.9
47.5Display49.8
44.1Camera29
58.4Battery71.3
49.3Features46.7
9 spec wins — POCO M6 Pro (4G)5 spec wins — Redmi Note 17 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: POCO M6 Pro (4G) scores 43.4 against 43.3 for Redmi Note 17 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — POCO M6 Pro (4G) edges ahead in camera and features, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO M6 Pro (4G)
- Stronger camera score: 44 vs 29
- 100% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 8 MP
- 49% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 45 W
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 20% lower weight: 179 g vs 225 g
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 17 5G
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 58
- 60% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- 38% higher Peak brightness: 1,800 nits vs 1,300 nits
- 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.99 ″+5% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2396x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+5% | 376 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 1,800 nits+38% |
Performance
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra | Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 |
| AnTuTu | 555,354 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 730Bottom 11% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,010Bottom 15% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+100% | 8 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh+60% |
| Wired charging | 67 W+49% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 179 g+20% | 225 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+5% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP65 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 4 years+33% |
Audio
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |