Poco F9 Pro vs Xiaomi 17
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $699 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 84/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6330); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 3,228,426); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Xiaomi 17
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10162
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $709
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 3228426
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6330 mAh
- Lighter: 191g vs 206g
- Better camera (81/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 3 points higher (87/100 vs 84/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, 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, both devices are on the same level — 95/100. In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (87/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (63/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $709 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
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 F9 Pro and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Poco F9 Pro by 0.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $10. Poco F9 Pro was $10 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 95/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (87/100 vs 84/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (63/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 edges out the Poco F9 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Xiaomi 17?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Xiaomi 17?
The Poco F9 Pro 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.