Poco F8 Ultra vs Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 60/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9210 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,862,914 vs 1,007,140).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3862914 vs 1007140
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3481
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 230g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 9210 vs 6500 mAh
- Overall rating 60/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 29 points higher (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (97/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (49/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3862914 | 1007140 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1099 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3481 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 9210 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- 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 Note 17 Pro Max
- 9210 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 283.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (97/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (90/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (49/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 29 points (89/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
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. The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life.