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POCO M7 5G vs Redmi 17

POCO M7 5G
33.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Redmi 17

Xiaomi

Redmi 17
40.2Inno Score
28.9Performance20
38.3Display40.9
29Camera29
40.3Battery71.3
36Features60
5 spec wins — POCO M7 5G4 spec wins — Redmi 17

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi 17 wins this phone face-off, 40.2 to 33.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+31) and features (+24). POCO M7 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 M7 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 29 vs 20
  • 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
  • 12% lower weight: 205 g vs 232 g
  • Has 5G — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Redmi 17

  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 40
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 36
  • 150% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 18 W
  • 45% higher capacity: 7,500 mAh vs 5,160 mAh
  • 38% higher Peak brightness: 825 nits vs 600 nits

Display

Display comparison: POCO M7 5G versus Redmi 17
SpecPOCO M7 5GRedmi 17
Screen size6.88 ″6.9 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution720x1640720x1600
Pixel density260 ppi+2%254 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness600 nits825 nits+38%
Screen-to-body—86.2 %

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO M7 5G versus Redmi 17
SpecPOCO M7 5GRedmi 17
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra
RAM (max)8 GB+33%6 GB
Storage options128GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO M7 5G versus Redmi 17
SpecPOCO M7 5GRedmi 17
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera8 MP8 MP
OIS—No

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO M7 5G versus Redmi 17
SpecPOCO M7 5GRedmi 17
Capacity5,160 mAh7,500 mAh+45%
Wired charging18 W45 W+150%

Design

Design comparison: POCO M7 5G versus Redmi 17
SpecPOCO M7 5GRedmi 17
Weight205 g+12%232 g
Thickness8.2 mm+7%8.8 mm
IP ratingIP52IP64
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO M7 5G versus Redmi 17
SpecPOCO M7 5GRedmi 17
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.4
NFC—Yes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: POCO M7 5G versus Redmi 17
SpecPOCO M7 5GRedmi 17
OS at launchAndroid 14 (HyperOS)Android 16 (HyperOS 3)
OS update pledge2 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO M7 5G versus Redmi 17
SpecPOCO M7 5GRedmi 17
Stereo speakers—Yes
3.5mm jackYesYes

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