Poco F8 Pro vs Redmi 17
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5; launch prices were $529 and $199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 51/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6210); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,033,306 vs 652,054); the Poco F8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Poco F8 Pro
Redmi 17
- Higher AnTuTu: 3033306 vs 652054
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 943
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2410
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 44/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6210 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $529
- Overall rating 51/100
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Redmi 17, the Poco F8 Pro scores 28 points higher (79/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Poco F8 Pro — 80/100, Redmi 17 — 66/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (70/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100. In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (60/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Redmi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3033306 | 652054 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 943 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2410 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 2460x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $529 | $199 |
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi 17
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17
- 6.9" LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 17
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Redmi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Redmi 17 by 365.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $330. Redmi 17 was $330 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (91/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 75/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (70/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (60/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Redmi 17?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 by 28 points (79/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Redmi 17?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Redmi 17 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Redmi 17?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Redmi 17?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Redmi 17?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 17 is a better fit for everyday use.