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).
Poco F8
Redmi Note 17
- 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)
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $499
- Overall rating 51/100
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).
| 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 |
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco F8 and Redmi Note 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Redmi Note 17 by 419.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $314. Redmi Note 17 was $314 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.