Poco X8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $350 and $166. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 48/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 602,971).
Poco X8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 602971
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1963
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 67/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 196g
- Cheaper at launch: $166 vs $350
- Better portability (68/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, the Poco X8 Pro scores 16 points higher (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 68/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (76/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 1982033 | 602971 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 1963 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 196 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $166 |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 228.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $184. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G was $184 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (76/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (83/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (68/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Poco X8 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 48/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a better fit for everyday use.