Poco F8 Pro vs Xiaomi 17
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $529 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 79/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6210); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 3,024,818).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Pro
Xiaomi 17
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $529 vs $709
- Overall rating 79/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 3024818
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6210 mAh
- Lighter: 191g vs 199g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 8 points higher (87/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Poco F8 Pro — 78/100, Xiaomi 17 — 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 and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3024818 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $529 | $709 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- 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
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Poco F8 Pro by 6.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $180. Poco F8 Pro was $180 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (87/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Xiaomi 17?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.