Poco F8 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $529 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 79/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6210); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,033,306); the Poco F8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) edges out the Poco F8 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Pro
Performance 91
Display 83
Camera 70
Battery 68
Portability 60
Value for money 80
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 199g vs 224g
  • Cheaper at launch: $529 vs $892

  • Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (60/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3033306
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3041
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9494
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6210 mAh

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 70/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 8 points higher (87/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Poco F8 Pro — 80/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (60/100 vs 42/100).

Poco F8 Pro: The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 Pro Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3033306 3942923
Geekbench Single 3041 3640
Geekbench Multi 9494 11033
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2712x1220 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6210 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 100W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 200 MP
Front camera 20 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 199 g 224 g
Launch price $529 $892
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/1.65
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
70
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Pro
  • 6210 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F8 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
79/100
3033306 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +23.1%
3942923 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Poco F8 Pro by 23.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F8 Pro
$529
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892

Launch price difference: $363. Poco F8 Pro was $363 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (87/100 vs 70/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (83/100 vs 68/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (60/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) edges out the Poco F8 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 70/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).

Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.