Last year's gaming POCO vs the fresh Redmi. The prices are close, the priorities are different.
Short answer
POCO X7 Pro - the far more powerful Dimensity 8400 Ultra, 90 W, 4K60, lighter (195 g). Redmi Note 17 Pro - an 8340 mAh battery, IP69K and a bigger 6.83" display.
Key differences
| Spec | POCO X7 Pro | Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 |
| Display | 6.67", AMOLED, 1220×2712, 120 Hz | 6.83", AMOLED, 1280×2772, 120 Hz |
| RAM / storage | 8/256 GB, 12/256 GB, 12/512 GB | 6/128 GB, 6/256 GB, 8/256 GB, 8/512 GB, 12/256 GB |
| Rear cameras | 50 MP + 8 MP | 50 MP + 8 MP |
| Front | 20 MP | 16 MP |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8340 mAh |
| Charging | 90 W | 67 W |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K |
| Thickness / weight | 8.29 mm / 195 g | 8.6 mm / 223 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Performance
MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra and Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4. The POCO is much stronger in games.
Battery
8340 vs 6000 mAh in favour of the Redmi.
Video
The POCO shoots 4K; the Redmi, according to its device page, up to 1080p.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Gaming and video - POCO X7 Pro.
- Battery life and protection - Redmi Note 17 Pro.
FAQ
Which is more powerful?
The POCO X7 Pro.
What battery does the Redmi Note 17 Pro have?
8340 mAh.
Does the Redmi shoot 4K?
Not according to its device page.