Poco F8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; estimated prices are $529 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 26/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,033,306 vs 607,137).
Poco F8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Higher AnTuTu: 3033306 vs 607137
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 1963
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 199g
- Cheaper: $130 vs $529
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 73/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Poco F8 Pro scores 45 points higher (71/100 vs 26/100). 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 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (66/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (68/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (66/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (100/100 vs 73/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 3033306 | 607137 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 1963 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $529 | $130 |
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy M17 by 399.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $399. Samsung Galaxy M17 is cheaper by $399.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (68/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (68/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (66/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (100/100 vs 73/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 by 45 points (71/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 28/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.