POCO M7 Plus vs Redmi 17C 5G
₹1,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The M7 Plus starts ₹1,000 lower: ₹19,999 against ₹20,999 for the Redmi 17C 5G.
- The M7 Plus has the faster chip: the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 against the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, going by published benchmark scores.
- The M7 Plus has the bigger battery: 7,000 mAh against 6,000 mAh.
- The M7 Plus has the better screen on paper: smoother (144Hz against 120Hz) and sharper (FHD+ against 1600 x 720).
- The Redmi 17C 5G is the slimmer phone: 7.99 mm against 8.4 mm.
Get the M7 Plus for the lower price, the faster chip and the bigger battery. Get the Redmi 17C 5G for the slimmer body.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 4GB + 128GB₹19,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹21,999
- 4GB + 128GB₹20,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹22,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
M7 Plus vs Redmi 17C 5G, answered
In India, the POCO M7 Plus starts at ₹19,999 and the Redmi 17C 5G starts at ₹20,999.
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Which is cheaper, the M7 Plus or the Redmi 17C 5G?
The M7 Plus, by ₹1,000. Starting prices: ₹19,999 for the M7 Plus, ₹20,999 for the Redmi 17C 5G. The M7 Plus comes in 2 versions, up to ₹21,999. The Redmi 17C 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹22,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the M7 Plus or the Redmi 17C 5G?
The M7 Plus, with 7,000 mAh to 6,000 mAh. Both charge at 33W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the M7 Plus's: it is smoother (144Hz to 120Hz). The M7 Plus has a 6.9-inch LCD at 144Hz, the Redmi 17C 5G a 6.9-inch screen at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP main on the M7 Plus and 50MP main (f/1.8) on the Redmi 17C 5G. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The M7 Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, the Redmi 17C 5G the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. Going by published benchmark scores, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 is the faster of the two.
Which gets more software updates?
Neither: both are promised 2 OS updates.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP64. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
They weigh about the same: 217 g and 211 g.
