Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Poco F8
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1099 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 74/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 2,538,751).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Poco F8
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9988 vs 9287
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2538751
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3998 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Poco F8, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro scores 5 points higher (79/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro — 68/100, Poco F8 — 70/100; 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 Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (94/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3998 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 206 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- 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
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro by 18.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. Poco F8 was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (94/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (86/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Poco F8?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro edges out the Poco F8 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Poco F8?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Poco F8 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Poco F8?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Poco F8?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.