Poco F9 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17T
The Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 71/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 2,026,828); the Xiaomi 17T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Ultra
Xiaomi 17T
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 2026828
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6405
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 238g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17T, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 19 points higher (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (74/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Xiaomi 17T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4165108 | 2026828 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8050 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | $449 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17T
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 17T
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17T
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Ultra and Xiaomi 17T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Xiaomi 17T by 105.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F9 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (90/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (91/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (74/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Poco F9 Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 17T — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17T?
The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Xiaomi 17T — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17T?
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?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17T?
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 is a better fit for active users.