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iPhone 17 Pro vs POCO F3: Which One Should You Buy?

POCO F3 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 81.3/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.

Head-to-head
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Apple · 2025

iPhone 17 Pro

iPhone 17 Pro
81/ 100
Launch price$1,099
Xiaomi · 2021

POCO F3

POCO F3
81/ 100
Launch price$299
Head-to-head

iPhone 17 Pro wins 5 of 8 categories

Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.

iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 17 Pro
5 wins
POCO F3
POCO F3
2 wins
At a glance

Bigger shape = better phone.

SpeedCameraSelfieBatteryDisplayConnectivitySecurityValue
iPhone 17 ProPOCO F3
Category winners

Scores out of 100. How we score

  • SpeediPhone 17 Pro
    90
    80
  • CameraiPhone 17 Pro
    85
    78
  • VideoNot enough data
  • SelfieTie
    76
    76
  • BatteryPOCO F3
    70
    78
  • DisplayiPhone 17 Pro
    90
    86
  • ConnectivityiPhone 17 Pro
    100
    70
  • SecurityiPhone 17 Pro
    100
    34
  • ValuePOCO F3
    55
    90
Key differences
  • POCO F3 has the bigger battery4,520 mAh vs 4,252 mAh
  • iPhone 17 Pro charges faster40W vs 33W
  • POCO F3 has the bigger screen6.67" vs 6.3"
  • POCO F3 is lighter196 g vs 206 g
  • POCO F3 launched cheaper$299 vs $1,099
  • POCO F3 has a sharper selfie camera20 MP vs 18 MP
  • iPhone 17 Pro has newer Bluetooth6 vs 5.1
  • iPhone 17 Pro has more RAM12 GB vs 8 GB
  • iPhone 17 Pro has faster Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6E
  • iPhone 17 Pro is better protected from water and dustIP68 vs IP53
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Why buy each phone

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Reasons to buy iPhone 17 Pro
  • ✓48 MP main camera
  • ✓6.3" display at 120 Hz
Reasons to buy POCO F3
  • ✓10 g lighter (196 g), easier to hold
  • ✓$800 cheaper at launch ($299 vs $1099)
  • ✓Bigger 4,520 mAh battery (+268 mAh)

Full specifications

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SpecificationiPhone 17 ProPOCO F3
1. Display & Screen🏆 iPhone 17 Pro Wins Display
Screen typeLTPO Super Retina XDR OLEDAMOLED
Screen Size6.3"6.67"
Resolution & Density2622x1206 (460 ppi)2400x1080 (395 ppi)
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness3,000 nits peak1,300 nits peak
Screen ProtectionNot listedNot listed
2. Platform & Performance🏆 iPhone 17 Pro Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorApple A19 Pro (3nm)Snapdragon 870 (7nm)
CPU CoresNot listedNot listed
GPU GraphicsApple GPU (6-core)Adreno 650
Operating SystemiOS 26Android 11
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory12 GB LPDDR8 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage256GB / 512GB / 1024GB128GB / 256GB
Storage SpeedNot listedNot listed
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 iPhone 17 Pro Wins Camera
Primary Camera48 MP, f/1.78, OIS, Fusion 48MP48 MP, f/1.79, Sony IMX582
Telephoto Zoom48 MP (8x optical zoom), f/2.8, OISNone (digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera48 MP, f/2.28 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video
Main Camera Video
Not listed
Not listed
Front Video
Not listed
Not listed
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens18 MP, f/1.920 MP, f/2.45
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 POCO F3 Lightest Chassis
Dimensions150 x 71.9 x 8.75 mm163.7 x 76.4 x 7.8 mm
Weight206 g196 g
Build MaterialsNot listedNot listed
SIM TypeNot listedNot listed
Water ResistanceIP68IP53
8. Battery & Charging🏆 POCO F3 Wins Battery
Battery Capacity4,252 mAh4,520 mAh
Wired Fast Charging40W wired fast charging33W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging25W wireless chargingNot listed
Reverse ChargingNot listedNot listed
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerNot listedNot listed
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth6.05.1
USB Port & SpeedUSB-C 3.0USB-C 2.0
NFCYes (contactless payment)Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsNot listedNot listed
Satellite FeaturesNot listedNot listed
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsNot listedNot listed
Launch Price$1099$299
Our verdict

POCO F3 wins — BeastScore 81.3/100

After comparing all the specs, POCO F3 is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 81.3 vs top rival 81.2 and Larger battery capacity: 4,520 mAh (+268 mAh more).

Buy iPhone 17 Pro if you want

Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system) · Brighter screen: 3,000 nits peak vs 1,300 nits

Buy POCO F3 if you want

Higher overall BeastScore: 81.3 vs top rival 81.2 · Larger battery capacity: 4,520 mAh (+268 mAh more)

Common questions

Which is better: iPhone 17 Pro or POCO F3?

POCO F3 leads with an overall BeastScore of 81.3/100 compared to iPhone 17 Pro (81.2/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 81.3 vs top rival 81.2 and Larger battery capacity: 4,520 mAh (+268 mAh more).

What are the main battery and display differences between iPhone 17 Pro and POCO F3?

iPhone 17 Pro has a 6.3-inch display and 4252 mAh battery. POCO F3 has a 6.67-inch display and 4520 mAh battery.

How do iPhone 17 Pro and POCO F3 compare for speed?

iPhone 17 Pro scores 90/100 for performance; POCO F3 scores 80/100.

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