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; estimated prices are $729 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 83/100 vs 25/100 (a 58-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 (3,640,351 vs 358,383); the Poco F8 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't.
Poco F8 Ultra
Redmi 17C
- Higher AnTuTu: 3640351 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 40/100)
- Lighter: 206g vs 218g
- Cheaper: $100 vs $729
- Better design/ergonomics (42/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Redmi 17C, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 58 points higher (83/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C leads (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (77/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 17C notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (42/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (100/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Redmi 17C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3640351 | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 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 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 218 g | 206 g | |
| Price | $729 | $100 |
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
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
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
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Redmi 17C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Redmi 17C by 915.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $629. Redmi 17C is cheaper by $629.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (87/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (90/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (77/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 17C notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (42/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (100/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi 17C?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C by 58 points (83/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Redmi 17C?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Redmi 17C — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi 17C?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi 17C?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 0/100).
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. The Redmi 17C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.