Poco F9 Pro vs Redmi Note 17 Pro
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 17 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4; launch prices were $699 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 56/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6330); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 876,983); the Poco F9 Pro is noticeably lighter (206g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Redmi Note 17 Pro
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 876983
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1009
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2892
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 206g vs 226g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 73/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6330 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $699
- Overall rating 56/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Redmi Note 17 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 28 points higher (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 73/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, Redmi Note 17 Pro — 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 F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (74/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Redmi Note 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 876983 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1009 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2892 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 163.5×78.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $230 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Redmi Note 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Redmi Note 17 Pro by 268.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $469. Redmi Note 17 Pro was $469 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (95/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (74/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro by 28 points (84/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Redmi Note 17 Pro — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.