POCO M7 Pro vs Redmi 17 5G
₹9,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The M7 Pro starts ₹9,000 lower: ₹14,999 against ₹23,999 for the Redmi 17 5G.
- The Redmi 17 5G has the bigger battery: 7,900 mAh against 5,110 mAh.
- The M7 Pro has the better screen on paper: brighter (2,100 nits against 825).
- Only the M7 Pro stabilises its main camera optically (OIS), which helps in low light and on video.
- The Redmi 17 5G is promised more software updates: 4 OS updates, against 2 OS updates for the M7 Pro.
- The M7 Pro is the lighter phone: 190 g against 232 g.
Get the M7 Pro for the lower price, the brighter screen and a stabilised main camera. Get the Redmi 17 5G for the bigger battery and longer software support.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 6GB + 128GB₹14,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹16,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹23,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹26,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
M7 Pro vs Redmi 17 5G, answered
In India, the POCO M7 Pro starts at ₹14,999 and the Redmi 17 5G starts at ₹23,999.
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Which is cheaper, the M7 Pro or the Redmi 17 5G?
The M7 Pro, by ₹9,000. Starting prices: ₹14,999 for the M7 Pro, ₹23,999 for the Redmi 17 5G. The M7 Pro comes in 2 versions, up to ₹16,999. The Redmi 17 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹26,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the M7 Pro or the Redmi 17 5G?
The Redmi 17 5G, with 7,900 mAh to 5,110 mAh. Both charge at 45W. 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 Pro's: it is brighter (2,100 to 825 nits). The M7 Pro has a 6.67-inch AMOLED at 120Hz, the Redmi 17 5G a 6.9-inch screen at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the M7 Pro has OIS. The main cameras are 50MP main (OIS) on the M7 Pro and 50MP main (f/1.8) on the Redmi 17 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 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7025-Ultra, the Redmi 17 5G the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5.
Which gets more software updates?
The Redmi 17 5G. It is promised 4 OS updates; the M7 Pro, 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?
The M7 Pro, at 190 g to 232 g.
