Poco F8 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $729 and $166. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 48/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,640,351 vs 602,971); the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is noticeably lighter (192g vs 218g).
Poco F8 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 3640351 vs 602971
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1963
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 67/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $166 vs $729
- Better portability (68/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 41 points higher (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 68/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (97/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (68/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 3640351 | 602971 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1963 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 218 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $166 |
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 503.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $563. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G was $563 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (97/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (90/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (90/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (68/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 41 points (89/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
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 Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a better fit for everyday use.