Poco F8 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy M17e
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy M17e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $729 and $140. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 43/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,640,351 vs 524,785); the Poco F8 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M17e doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M17e is noticeably lighter (199g vs 218g).
Poco F8 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Higher AnTuTu: 3640351 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 199g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $729
- Better portability (57/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy M17e, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 46 points higher (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 43/100). 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 52/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy M17e — 64/100; 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 M17e (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e is a bit better (57/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy M17e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3640351 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| 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 | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 167.4×77.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $140 |
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6.7" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy M17e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy M17e by 593.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $589. Samsung Galaxy M17e was $589 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (97/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (90/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e is a bit better (57/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e by 46 points (89/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17e — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
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 M17e is a better fit for everyday use.