Poco F8 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $729 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 87/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,651,476).

The Poco F8 Ultra edges out the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Poco F8 Ultra

Performance 97
Display 90
Camera 90
Battery 85
Portability 49
Value for money 92

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 88

What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?

  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 218g vs 224g
  • Cheaper at launch: $729 vs $892

  • Better camera (90/100 vs 87/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (49/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3651476
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6500 mAh

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Poco F8 Ultra scores 2 points higher (89/100 vs 87/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 88/100; 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 Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).

Poco F8 Ultra: 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.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Poco F8 Ultra Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3651476 3950082
Geekbench Single 3639 3639
Geekbench Multi 11047 11047
Display 6.7" LTPO AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 100W 90W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 200 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 218 g 224 g
Launch price $729 $892

Camera comparison

Poco F8 Ultra

  • Main: 200MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Poco F8 Ultra

  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Poco F8 Ultra

  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
85
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F8 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100
3651476 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +7.6%
3950082 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Poco F8 Ultra by 7.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Poco F8 Ultra

$729

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

$892

Launch price difference: $163. Poco F8 Ultra was $163 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Poco F8 Ultra edges out the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

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 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.