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; launch prices were $499 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 74/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 3,126,402).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Xiaomi 17
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $709
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 9287
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 191g vs 205g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 86/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 13 points higher (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Xiaomi 17 — 88/100; 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 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 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 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 | |
| Launch price | $499 | $709 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Poco F8 by 3.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $210. Poco F8 was $210 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 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 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).
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 13 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, 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. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.