Poco F8 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $729 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 86/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,651,476 vs 3,569,354); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 3569354
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3310
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10070
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6300 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $729 vs $825
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 95/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 218g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 3 points higher (89/100 vs 86/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100; 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 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (64/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3651476 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $825 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- 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
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Xiaomi 17 Pro by 2.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $96. Poco F8 Ultra was $96 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (64/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Poco F8 Ultra edges out the Xiaomi 17 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
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 Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.