Poco F9 Pro vs Redmi 17
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 46/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6330); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 624,021); the Poco F9 Pro is noticeably lighter (206g vs 232g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Redmi 17
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 624021
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 976
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2250
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 206g vs 232g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 17 better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6330 mAh
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Redmi 17, the Poco F9 Pro scores 38 points higher (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (95/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (84/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (47/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Redmi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 624021 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 976 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2250 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 825 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 170.1×78.4×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 232 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi 17
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi 17
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Redmi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Redmi 17 by 417.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi 17
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (95/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (91/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (74/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (84/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (47/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi 17?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 by 38 points (84/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Redmi 17?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Redmi 17 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi 17?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi 17?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Redmi 17?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.