Poco F5 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
Compare Poco F5 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 64MP vs 50MP camera, 5000mAh vs 5500mAh…
Poco
F5
$379
3categories won
Xiaomi
17 Pro
$999
13categories won
3 categories tied · 19 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 17 Pro takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 17 Pro proves superior overall against the Poco F5, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 17 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 17 Pro. Choose the 17 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the F5 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
17 Pro takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 90W charging.
17 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
17 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.2x optical telephoto capabilities.
F5 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $379 vs $999.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
F5 vs 17 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | F5 | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67" | 6.36" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1200 x 2670Winner |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 460 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1000 nits | 3200 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | F5 | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | — | 3,060,000 |
| Geekbench multi | — | 10420 |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | F5 | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 64 MPWinner | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2x |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 30fps | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | F5 | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,500 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 90 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 25 W | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | F5 | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 181 gWinner | 191 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 8.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP68 |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 front, lightweight composite plastic frame and back | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 2.0 front, high-strength polished aluminum alloy frame, velvet frosted glass rear |
Software and support
| Specification | F5 | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14/15 (HyperOS) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS updates | 3 years | 5 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 3 years | 5 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | F5 | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $379Winner | $999 |
Poco F5
The Poco F5 attained cult-classic status in mobile gaming by introducing Qualcomm’s near-flagship Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (Oryon/Cortex-X2 core), 64MP OIS camera, and 120Hz Flow AMOLED display at an astonishing sub-$380 price.
- Display
- 6.67"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4 nm)
- Main camera
- 64MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Packing a Snapdragon 8 Elite, a dense 5,500 mAh battery, and Leica Summilux optics with stepless variable aperture into a 6.36-inch chassis with 1.1mm symmetrical bezels, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is the gold standard for compact flagships.
- Display
- 6.36"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh