Poco F8 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 74/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6300); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 3,126,402).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6300 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $825
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 84/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 9287
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 192g vs 205g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 12 points higher (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100; 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 Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (86/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $825 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Poco F8 by 12.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $326. Poco F8 was $326 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (81/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (86/100 vs 84/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Poco F8 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.