Poco F8 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $729 and $130. 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 (3,651,476 vs 607,489); the Samsung Galaxy M17 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy M17
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 607489
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1826
- 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 46/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $729
- Better portability (69/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, 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 46/100). 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 — 92/100, Samsung Galaxy M17 — 76/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy M17 (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (69/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 3651476 | 607489 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1826 | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $130 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy M17 by 501.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $599. Samsung Galaxy M17 was $599 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (97/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (90/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (90/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (69/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 by 41 points (89/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
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 M17?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
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 M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.