Poco F8 Ultra vs Redmi Note 17
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4; launch prices were $729 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 50/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,651,476 vs 593,849).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Redmi Note 17
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2328
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 225g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $729
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Redmi Note 17, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 39 points higher (89/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100, Redmi Note 17 — 64/100; 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 Note 17 (97/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (49/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Redmi Note 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3651476 | 593849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2328 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 7.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2396 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- 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
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Redmi Note 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Redmi Note 17 by 514.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $544. Redmi Note 17 was $544 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (97/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (85/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (49/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi Note 17?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 by 39 points (89/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Redmi Note 17?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi Note 17?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi Note 17?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Redmi Note 17?
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.