Poco F9 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17T Pro

The Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 82/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 3,182,664); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 238g).

The Poco F9 Ultra edges out the Xiaomi 17T Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Poco F9 Ultra

Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 90
Battery 91
Portability 31
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17T Pro

Performance 93
Display 94
Camera 63
Battery 87
Portability 54
Value for money 76

What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 3182664
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
  • Bigger battery: 8050 vs 7000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 93/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 63/100)
  • Longer battery life (91/100 vs 87/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?

  • Lighter: 205g vs 238g

  • Better display (94/100 vs 91/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 31/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F9 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 8 points higher (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Poco F9 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (91/100 vs 87/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (54/100 vs 31/100).

Poco F9 Ultra: The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Xiaomi 17T Pro: The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Poco F9 Ultra Xiaomi 17T Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 4165108 3182664
Geekbench Single 3639 3293
Geekbench Multi 11047 10243
Display 6.9" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2608 2772x1280
Refresh rate 185 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 8050 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16, HyperOS 3 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm —
Weight 238 g 205 g
Launch price — $899

Camera comparison

Poco F9 Ultra

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Xiaomi 17T Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
63
camera

Display comparison

Poco F9 Ultra

  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
91
display

Xiaomi 17T Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Poco F9 Ultra

  • 8050 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
91
battery

Xiaomi 17T Pro

  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Poco F9 Ultra and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F9 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
90/100
4165108 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17T Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 -30.9%
3182664 AnTuTu

Poco F9 Ultra leads Xiaomi 17T Pro by 30.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Poco F9 Ultra

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17T Pro

$899

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 93/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Poco F9 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (90/100 vs 63/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (91/100 vs 87/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (54/100 vs 31/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Poco F9 Ultra edges out the Xiaomi 17T Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 63/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 93/100).

Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.