Poco F9 Pro vs Xiaomi 17T
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $699 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 71/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6330); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 2,026,828); the Xiaomi 17T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Xiaomi 17T
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 2026828
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6405
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6330 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $699
- Better portability (74/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17T, the Poco F9 Pro scores 13 points higher (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, 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 F9 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (95/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (74/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Xiaomi 17T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 2026828 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 206 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17T
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 17T
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17T
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Xiaomi 17T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Xiaomi 17T by 59.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Xiaomi 17T was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (95/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (84/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (74/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Poco F9 Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 17T — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Xiaomi 17T?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 17T — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Xiaomi 17T?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17T is a better fit for active users.