Poco F8 vs Xiaomi 17T
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $499 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 71/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 2,026,828); the Xiaomi 17T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Xiaomi 17T
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2026828
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6405
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $499
- Better camera (63/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Xiaomi 17T, the Poco F8 scores 3 points higher (74/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T leads (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Xiaomi 17T — 66/100; 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Poco F8 (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (86/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Poco F8 (74/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Xiaomi 17T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 2026828 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | 205 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17T
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17T
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Xiaomi 17T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Xiaomi 17T by 54.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Xiaomi 17T was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (91/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Poco F8 (63/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (86/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Poco F8 (74/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Poco F8 edges out the Xiaomi 17T by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Xiaomi 17T?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi 17T — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Xiaomi 17T leads on camera score (63/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Xiaomi 17T?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17T is a better fit for active users.