Poco F8 vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $499 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 48/100 (a 26-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 607,489).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Samsung Galaxy M17
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 607489
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1826
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $499
- Better portability (69/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Poco F8 scores 26 points higher (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy M17 — 76/100; 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 M17 (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy M17 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (69/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 607489 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1826 | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $130 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 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 M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Samsung Galaxy M17 by 414.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $369. Samsung Galaxy M17 was $369 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (91/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (90/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy M17 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (86/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (69/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 by 26 points (74/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 48/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.