Poco F8 Pro vs Redmi Note 17
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4; launch prices were $529 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 51/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6210); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,033,306 vs 600,942); the Poco F8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Poco F8 Pro
Redmi Note 17
- Higher AnTuTu: 3033306 vs 600942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2210
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 41/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6210 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $529
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Redmi Note 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 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Poco F8 Pro — 80/100, Redmi Note 17 — 68/100; 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 Note 17 (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (70/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (60/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Redmi Note 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3033306 | 600942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2210 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 7.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2396 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| 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 | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $529 | $185 |
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- 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 Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Redmi Note 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Redmi Note 17 by 404.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $344. Redmi Note 17 was $344 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (91/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (70/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (60/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Redmi Note 17?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 by 28 points (79/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Redmi Note 17?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Redmi Note 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 Note 17?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Redmi Note 17?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for those who care about battery life.