Poco F8 Ultra vs Redmi 17C
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra; launch prices were $729 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 32/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,651,476 vs 358,608); the Poco F8 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Redmi 17C
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi 17C better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $729
- Better portability (53/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Redmi 17C, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 57 points higher (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100, Redmi 17C — 52/100; 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 Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (97/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Redmi 17C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3651476 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $100 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Redmi 17C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Redmi 17C by 918.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $629. Redmi 17C was $629 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (97/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (90/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (85/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi 17C?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C by 57 points (89/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Redmi 17C?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi 17C — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi 17C?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi 17C?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Redmi 17C?
The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.