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POCO M8 Power 5G vs Redmi 17C (China)

WINNER
X
44.9Inno Score
VS
X
27.9Inno Score
28.9Performance20
49.7Display38.8
29Camera20.5
71.3Battery40.3
62.7Features20
10 spec wins — POCO M8 Power 5G3 spec wins — Redmi 17C (China)

InnoReviews verdict

POCO M8 Power 5G wins this phone face-off, 44.9 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+43) and battery (+31). Redmi 17C (China) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the POCO M8 Power 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 29 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 50 vs 39
  • Stronger camera score: 29 vs 21
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 40
  • Stronger features score: 63 vs 20

Reasons to pick the Redmi 17C (China)

  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GRedmi 17C (China)
Screen size6.99 ″+2%6.88 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDIPS LCD
Resolution1080x2396720x1640
Pixel density375 ppi+44%260 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,800 nits+200%600 nits
Screen-to-body—84 %

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GRedmi 17C (China)
ChipsetSnapdragon 4 Gen 4MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
RAM (max)8 GB+100%4 GB
Storage options128GB64/128GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2—

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GRedmi 17C (China)
Main camera50 MP+285%13 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/2.2
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera8 MP+60%5 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GRedmi 17C (China)
Capacity8,000 mAh+55%5,160 mAh
Wired charging45 W+150%18 W

Design

Design comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GRedmi 17C (China)
Weight225 g206 g+8%
Thickness8.5 mm8.2 mm+4%
IP ratingIP65—
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GRedmi 17C (China)
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.4
NFC—No
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GRedmi 17C (China)
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 16 (HyperOS 3)
OS update pledge4 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GRedmi 17C (China)
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackNoYes

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