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; estimated prices are $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 (3,640,351 vs 3,274,157); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 218g).
Poco F8 Ultra
Xiaomi 17
- Higher AnTuTu: 3640351 vs 3274157
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 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)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 86/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Lighter: 191g vs 218g
- Cheaper: $709 vs $729
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 2 points higher (89/100 vs 87/100). 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). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3640351 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 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 | |
| Price | $729 | $709 |
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
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
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
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Xiaomi 17 by 11.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $20. Xiaomi 17 is cheaper by $20.
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).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100).
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.