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POCO M7 5G vs Redmi Note 17 5G

POCO M7 5G
33.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Redmi Note 17 5G
43.3Inno Score
28.9Performance28.9
38.3Display49.8
29Camera29
40.3Battery71.3
36Features46.7
3 spec wins — POCO M7 5G6 spec wins — Redmi Note 17 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi Note 17 5G wins this phone face-off, 43.3 to 33.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+31) and display (+12). 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 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 17 5G

  • Stronger display score: 50 vs 38
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 40
  • Stronger features score: 47 vs 36
  • 200% higher Peak brightness: 1,800 nits vs 600 nits
  • 150% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 18 W

Display

Display comparison: POCO M7 5G versus Redmi Note 17 5G
SpecPOCO M7 5GRedmi Note 17 5G
Screen size6.88 ″6.99 ″+2%
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution720x16402396x1080
Pixel density260 ppi376 ppi+45%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness600 nits1,800 nits+200%

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO M7 5G versus Redmi Note 17 5G
SpecPOCO M7 5GRedmi Note 17 5G
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2Snapdragon 4 Gen 4
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB128GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO M7 5G versus Redmi Note 17 5G
SpecPOCO M7 5GRedmi Note 17 5G
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 Note 17 5G
SpecPOCO M7 5GRedmi Note 17 5G
Capacity5,160 mAh8,000 mAh+55%
Wired charging18 W45 W+150%
Wireless charging—0 W

Design

Design comparison: POCO M7 5G versus Redmi Note 17 5G
SpecPOCO M7 5GRedmi Note 17 5G
Weight205 g+9%225 g
Thickness8.2 mm+2%8.4 mm
IP ratingIP52IP65
Frame materialPlastic—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO M7 5G versus Redmi Note 17 5G
SpecPOCO M7 5GRedmi Note 17 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.1
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: POCO M7 5G versus Redmi Note 17 5G
SpecPOCO M7 5GRedmi Note 17 5G
OS at launchAndroid 14 (HyperOS)Android 16 (HyperOS 3)
OS update pledge2 years4 years+100%

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO M7 5G versus Redmi Note 17 5G
SpecPOCO M7 5GRedmi Note 17 5G
Stereo speakers—No
3.5mm jackYesNo

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