Apple iPhone 17 vs Poco F8
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $799 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 leads — 76/100 vs 74/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 2,156,126); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Poco F8
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 3013
- Lighter: 177g vs 205g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 8810
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3692 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $799
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 88/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Poco F8, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 2 points higher (76/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 — 66/100, 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 Poco F8 and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 88/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (86/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (73/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 177 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- 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
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Apple iPhone 17 by 31.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Poco F8 was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 88/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (86/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (86/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (73/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Poco F8?
The Apple iPhone 17 edges out the Poco F8 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Poco F8?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Poco F8 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Poco F8?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (86/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Poco F8?
The Apple iPhone 17 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.