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).
Poco F8 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 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)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- 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
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Poco F8 Pro by 23.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $363. Poco F8 Pro was $363 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.