Poco F8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M17e
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy M17e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $529 and $140. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 43/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,033,306 vs 524,785); the Poco F8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M17e doesn't.
Poco F8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Higher AnTuTu: 3033306 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 57/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $529
- Overall rating 43/100
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy M17e, the Poco F8 Pro scores 36 points higher (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Poco F8 Pro — 80/100, Samsung Galaxy M17e — 64/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy M17e (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (70/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy M17e are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy M17e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3033306 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| 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 | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 167.4×77.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $529 | $140 |
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6.7" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- 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
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy M17e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy M17e by 478.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $389. Samsung Galaxy M17e was $389 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (91/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (83/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (70/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (68/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy M17e are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e by 36 points (79/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17e — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy M17e is a better fit for everyday use.