Poco F8 vs Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 60/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9210 mAh vs 8000); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,007,140); the Poco F8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1007140
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3481
- Lighter: 205g vs 230g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 9210 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, the Poco F8 scores 14 points higher (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (54/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 1007140 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1099 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3481 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 9210 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 9210 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 210.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (91/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (54/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Poco F8 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max — 60/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life.