Poco F8 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $529 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 79/100 (a 10-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 Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 3,024,818); the Poco F8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $529 vs $999
- Better portability (60/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 3024818
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 10 points higher (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Poco F8 Pro — 78/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (93/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (60/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3024818 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $529 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Poco F8 Pro by 16.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $470. Poco F8 Pro was $470 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (93/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (60/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the Poco F8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.