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 — 74/100 vs 50/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 593,849); the Poco F8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Redmi Note 17
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2328
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Lighter: 205g vs 225g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 64/100)
- 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 50/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Redmi Note 17, the Poco F8 scores 24 points higher (74/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Redmi Note 17 — 64/100; 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 (91/100 vs 48/100). 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 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Redmi Note 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 593849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2328 | |
| 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/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Redmi Note 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Redmi Note 17 by 426.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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 (91/100 vs 48/100).
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 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (86/100 vs 64/100).
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 (74/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Redmi Note 17?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 50/100.
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 (91/100 vs 48/100).
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.