Poco F8 vs Redmi Note 17 Pro
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 17 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4; launch prices were $499 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 56/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 8000); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 876,983); the Poco F8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Redmi Note 17 Pro
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 876983
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1009
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2892
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Lighter: 205g vs 226g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 73/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 8000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $499
- Overall rating 56/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Redmi Note 17 Pro, the Poco F8 scores 18 points higher (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 73/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Redmi Note 17 Pro — 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (54/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Redmi Note 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 876983 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1009 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2892 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.5×78.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $230 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 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
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Redmi Note 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Redmi Note 17 Pro by 256.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $269. Redmi Note 17 Pro was $269 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (86/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (54/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Poco F8 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 17 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Redmi Note 17 Pro — 56/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.