Poco F8 Pro vs Redmi 17C
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra; estimated prices are $529 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 25/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,033,306 vs 358,383); the Poco F8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't.
Poco F8 Pro
Redmi 17C
- Higher AnTuTu: 3033306 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 206g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 40/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 42/100)
- Cheaper: $100 vs $529
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 73/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Redmi 17C, the Poco F8 Pro scores 46 points higher (71/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (66/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C leads (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (66/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (100/100 vs 73/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Redmi 17C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3033306 | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 206 g | |
| Price | $529 | $100 |
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Redmi 17C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Redmi 17C by 746.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $429. Redmi 17C is cheaper by $429.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (68/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (68/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (66/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (100/100 vs 73/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Redmi 17C?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C by 46 points (71/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Redmi 17C?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Redmi 17C — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Redmi 17C?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Redmi 17C?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Redmi 17C?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Redmi 17C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.