Poco X8 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $350 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 64/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,982,033).
Poco X8 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Cheaper: $350 vs $825
- Overall rating 64/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1982033
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1553
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 6403
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 192g vs 196g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 22 points higher (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (95/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (84/100 vs 68/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1982033 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $350 | $825 |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Poco X8 Pro by 44.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $475. Poco X8 Pro is cheaper by $475.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (95/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (81/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (84/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (84/100 vs 68/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro by 22 points (86/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.