POCO M7 5G vs Redmi Note 17
28.9Performance28.9
38.3Display52.3
29Camera30.7
40.3Battery71.3
36Features33.3
4 spec wins — POCO M7 5G6 spec wins — Redmi Note 17
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 17 wins this phone face-off, 42.9 to 33.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+31) and display (+14). 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
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 17
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 40
- 200% higher Peak brightness: 1,800 nits vs 600 nits
- 150% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 18 W
- 100% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | POCO M7 5G | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.88 ″ | 6.99 ″+2% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1080x2396 |
| Pixel density | 260 ppi | 376 ppi+45% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | 1,800 nits+200% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 88.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO M7 5G | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | 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 M7 5G | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP+100% |
| OIS | — | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO M7 5G | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,160 mAh | 7,700 mAh+49% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 45 W+150% |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO M7 5G | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 205 g+8% | 224 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+3% | 8.5 mm |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP65 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO M7 5G | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.0 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO M7 5G | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (HyperOS) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | POCO M7 5G | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |