Poco F8 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17T
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $729 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 71/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,651,476 vs 2,026,828); the Xiaomi 17T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Xiaomi 17T
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 2026828
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6405
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $729
- Better portability (74/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17T, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 18 points higher (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100, Xiaomi 17T — 66/100; 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (97/100 vs 76/100). 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (74/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Xiaomi 17T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3651476 | 2026828 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17T
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- 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 17T
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Xiaomi 17T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Xiaomi 17T by 80.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $280. Xiaomi 17T was $280 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (97/100 vs 76/100).
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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (90/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (85/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (74/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Poco F8 Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 17T — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17T?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 17T — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17T?
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 is a better fit for active users.