Poco F8 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $729 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 87/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,651,476 vs 3,248,535); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Xiaomi 17
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 3248535
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10162
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 95/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Lighter: 191g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $709 vs $729
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 2 points higher (89/100 vs 87/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100, Xiaomi 17 — 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 Poco F8 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 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 Xiaomi 17 and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (87/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3651476 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 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 | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $709 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- 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
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Xiaomi 17 by 12.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $20. Xiaomi 17 was $20 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 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 Xiaomi 17 and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (87/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Poco F8 Ultra edges out the Xiaomi 17 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?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.