Apple iPhone 17 vs Poco F8 Pro
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $788 and $481. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 67/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,033,306 vs 2,450,000); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 199g).
Apple iPhone 17
Poco F8 Pro
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 3041
- Lighter: 177g vs 199g
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 60/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3033306 vs 2450000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 8810
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 3692 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper: $481 vs $788
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 29/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Poco F8 Pro, the Poco F8 Pro scores 12 points higher (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (70/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (68/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (86/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Poco F8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2450000 | 3033306 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 6210 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $788 | $481 |
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Poco F8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Apple iPhone 17 by 19.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $307. Poco F8 Pro is cheaper by $307.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (70/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (68/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (73/100 vs 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (86/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Poco F8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Poco F8 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Poco F8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.