Poco X8 vs Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
The Poco X8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 leads — 55/100 vs 45/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 has the bigger battery (8340 mAh vs 5000); the Poco X8 is faster in AnTuTu (829,894 vs 554,590); the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
What makes Poco X8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 829894 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 1009 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2892 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 8340 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 4G better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 223g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G, the Poco X8 scores 10 points higher (55/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 leads (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 leads (69/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (69/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G significantly outperforms the Poco X8 (70/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X8 | Samsung Galaxy A17 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 829894 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1009 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2892 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8340 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $389 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco X8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Poco X8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X8
- 8340 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X8 and Samsung Galaxy A17 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 leads Samsung Galaxy A17 4G by 49.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (84/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (69/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G significantly outperforms the Poco X8 (70/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Poco X8 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Poco X8 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G — 45/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Poco X8 leads on performance (55/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 over the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (70/100 vs 39/100).