Apple iPhone 17e vs Poco F8
The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $599 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 59/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3600); 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 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17e
Poco F8
What makes Apple iPhone 17e better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9454 vs 9287
- Lighter: 163g vs 205g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2156126
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $599
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 21/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 15 points higher (74/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 21/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17e — 32/100, 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 17e are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (86/100 vs 21/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e notably outperforms the Poco F8 (83/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 163 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17e and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Apple iPhone 17e by 31.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Poco F8 was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (90/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (86/100 vs 21/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e notably outperforms the Poco F8 (83/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17e — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17e and the Poco F8?
The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Poco F8 — 74/100.
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17e over the Poco F8?
The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.