Poco F8 vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; estimated prices are $499 and $147. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 61/100 vs 27/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,760,000 vs 602,971); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Poco F8
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Higher AnTuTu: 2760000 vs 602971
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 760
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 1890
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Cheaper: $147 vs $499
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Poco F8 scores 34 points higher (61/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (72/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (72/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (62/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (100/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 2760000 | 602971 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 760 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 1890 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $499 | $147 |
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 357.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $352. Samsung Galaxy A17 is cheaper by $352.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (72/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (62/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (100/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 by 34 points (61/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 27/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.