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; launch prices were $499 and $147. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 45/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 554,590); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Samsung Galaxy A17
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $147 vs $499
- Better portability (70/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Poco F8 scores 29 points higher (74/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy A17 — 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 Samsung Galaxy A17 (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (70/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2047 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $499 | $147 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 463.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $352. Samsung Galaxy A17 was $352 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (91/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (90/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (86/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (70/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 by 29 points (74/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 45/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.