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; launch prices were $350 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 63/100 (a 23-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 1,977,887).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro by 23 points (86/100 vs 63/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Poco X8 Pro

Performance 76
Display 83
Camera 37
Battery 60
Portability 57
Value for money 60

Xiaomi 17 Pro

Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 86

What makes Poco X8 Pro better?

  • Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $825

  • Overall rating 63/100

What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1977887
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1555
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 6405
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
  • Lighter: 192g vs 196g

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 57/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 23 points higher (86/100 vs 63/100). 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 60/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro — 60/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. 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 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).

Poco X8 Pro: The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: 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.

Specs comparison

Specification Poco X8 Pro Xiaomi 17 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1977887 3569354
Geekbench Single 1555 3310
Geekbench Multi 6405 10070
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2712x1220 2656x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 67W 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
Launch price $350 $825

Camera comparison

Poco X8 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Xiaomi 17 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Display comparison

Poco X8 Pro

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Xiaomi 17 Pro

  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Poco X8 Pro

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery

Xiaomi 17 Pro

  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Poco X8 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X8 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
63/100
1977887 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +44.6%
3569354 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Poco X8 Pro by 44.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Poco X8 Pro

$350

Xiaomi 17 Pro

$825

Launch price difference: $475. Poco X8 Pro was $475 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

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 60/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro by 23 points (86/100 vs 63/100).

What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, 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.