Poco M8 Power vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Poco M8 Power (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 50/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8 Power has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 593,849).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8 Power
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Poco M8 Power better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2328
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8 Power vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 39 points higher (89/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Power (97/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Power (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M8 Power (80/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8 Power | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 593849 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2328 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.0" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2396 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Poco M8 Power
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco M8 Power
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8 Power
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8 Power and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Poco M8 Power by 83.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M8 Power
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Power (97/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Power (93/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M8 Power (80/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8 Power or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Power by 39 points (89/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M8 Power and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Poco M8 Power has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8 Power or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 Power or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 Power over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.