Poco F8 vs Redmi 17
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 46/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7500); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 624,021); the Poco F8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 232g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Redmi 17
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 624021
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 976
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2250
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Lighter: 205g vs 232g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 17 better?
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Redmi 17, the Poco F8 scores 28 points higher (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (86/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (54/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Redmi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 624021 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 976 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2250 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 825 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 170.1×78.4×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 232 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi 17
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Redmi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Redmi 17 by 401.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi 17
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (91/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (90/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (86/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (54/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Redmi 17?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 by 28 points (74/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Redmi 17?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Redmi 17 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Redmi 17?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Redmi 17?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Redmi 17?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.