The price is identical. Both are Xiaomi phones, but for different people: one for photos, the other for gaming.
Short answer
Xiaomi 17T Pro - a 5× telephoto, 8K and 4K120, 7000 mAh, up to 1 TB. POCO F9 Pro - Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 185 Hz, a 200 MP main camera, a more compact 6.59".
Key differences
| Spec | Xiaomi 17T Pro | POCO F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series |
| Display | 6.83", AMOLED, 1280×2772, 144 Hz | 6.59", AMOLED, 1156×2510, 185 Hz |
| RAM / storage | 12/256 GB, 12/512 GB, 12/1024 GB | 12/256 GB, 12/512 GB |
| Rear cameras | 50 MP + 50 MP + 12 MP | 200 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP |
| Front | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6330 mAh |
| Charging | 100 W / 50 W wireless | 100 W / 50 W wireless |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 |
| Thickness / weight | 8.25 mm / 219 g | 8.79 mm / 206 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Cameras
The 17T Pro has a 5× telephoto; the POCO has 200 + 50 + 8 MP, but the role of the 50 MP module isn't listed on its device page, so check it before buying.
Gaming
MediaTek Dimensity 9500 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series. The POCO's 185 Hz display is made for esports.
Battery
7000 vs 6330 mAh.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Photo and video - Xiaomi 17T Pro.
- Gaming and compactness - POCO F9 Pro.
FAQ
What's the POCO F9 Pro's main camera?
200 MP.
What's the POCO F9 Pro's refresh rate?
185 Hz.
Which is cheaper?
They cost the same.