Poco F8 vs Xiaomi 17

The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $499 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 75/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 3,119,308).

The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the Poco F8 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 54
Value for money 76
Xiaomi 17
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
  • Cheaper: $499 vs $709

  • Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 3119308
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 3041
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 9494
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Lighter: 191g vs 205g

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 92/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 86/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 12 points higher (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (86/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100).

Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 Xiaomi 17
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3119308 3274157
Geekbench Single 3041 3566
Geekbench Multi 9494 10162
Display 6.6" OLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440 2656x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 7000 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
OS Android 16 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 205 g 191 g
Price $499 $709
Camera comparison
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Xiaomi 17
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Xiaomi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F8 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +4.7%
3274157 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Poco F8 by 4.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F8
$499
Xiaomi 17
$709

Price difference: $210. Poco F8 is cheaper by $210.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100).

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 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (81/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 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?

The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 37/100).

Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Xiaomi 17?

The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.