Poco F8 vs Redmi Note 17

The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4; launch prices were $499 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 51/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 600,942); the Poco F8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 by 24 points (75/100 vs 51/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 54
Value for money 76
Redmi Note 17
Performance 47
Display 78
Camera 30
Battery 75
Portability 41
Value for money 68
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 600942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 930
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2210
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
  • Lighter: 205g vs 225g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $499

  • Overall rating 51/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Redmi Note 17, the Poco F8 scores 24 points higher (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 75/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 76/100, Redmi Note 17 — 68/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).

Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi Note 17: The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 Redmi Note 17
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4
AnTuTu 3119308 600942
Geekbench Single 3041 930
Geekbench Multi 9494 2210
Display 6.6" OLED 7.0" OLED
Resolution 3200x1440 1080x2396
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 90W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm
Weight 205 g 225 g
Launch price $499 $185
Camera comparison
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Redmi Note 17
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Redmi Note 17
  • 7.0" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2396
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Battery and charging
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Redmi Note 17
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless charging: no data
75
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F8 and Redmi Note 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4
51/100 -419.1%
600942 AnTuTu

Poco F8 leads Redmi Note 17 by 419.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F8
$499
Redmi Note 17
$185

Launch price difference: $314. Redmi Note 17 was $314 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (92/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).

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 is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Redmi Note 17?

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 by 24 points (75/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Redmi Note 17?

The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Redmi Note 17?

The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Redmi Note 17?

The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Redmi Note 17?

The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for those who care about battery life.