Poco F8 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $729 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 82/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro 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 3,182,664).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Xiaomi 17T Pro
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 3182664
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $729 vs $899
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 218g
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 85/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 7 points higher (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; 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 17T Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (87/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3651476 | 3182664 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 218 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 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 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Xiaomi 17T Pro by 14.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $170. Poco F8 Ultra was $170 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (90/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (87/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Poco F8 Ultra edges out the Xiaomi 17T Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17T 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 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.