Poco F8 vs Samsung Galaxy M17e
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy M17e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $499 and $140. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 43/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 524,785).
Poco F8
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 199g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $499
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Samsung Galaxy M17e, the Poco F8 scores 32 points higher (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 76/100, Samsung Galaxy M17e — 64/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy M17e (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 | Samsung Galaxy M17e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.7" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 167.4×77.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $140 |
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6.7" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 and Samsung Galaxy M17e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Samsung Galaxy M17e by 494.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $359. Samsung Galaxy M17e was $359 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (92/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (90/100 vs 55/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (86/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e by 32 points (75/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17e — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy M17e is a better fit for everyday use.