Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Poco F8 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1099 and $729. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 79/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,651,476 vs 2,538,751).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Poco F8 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 3639
- Lighter: 206g vs 218g
- Better camera (94/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9988
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3998 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $729 vs $1099
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 92/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Poco F8 Ultra, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 10 points higher (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro — 68/100, Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (85/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro are nearly equal (49/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Poco F8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 3651476 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3998 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $729 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 3998 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Poco F8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro by 30.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $370. Poco F8 Ultra was $370 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (85/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro are nearly equal (49/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Poco F8 Ultra — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.