POCO M8 Power 5G vs Redmi Note 17 5G
28.9Performance28.9
49.7Display49.8
29Camera29
71.3Battery71.3
62.7Features46.7
1 spec wins — POCO M8 Power 5G2 spec wins — Redmi Note 17 5G
InnoReviews verdict
POCO M8 Power 5G wins this phone face-off, 44.9 to 43.3, pulling ahead mainly in features (+16). Redmi Note 17 5G 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 features score: 63 vs 47
- Has Stereo speakers — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 17 5G
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | POCO M8 Power 5G | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.99 ″ | 6.99 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2396 | 2396x1080 |
| Pixel density | 375 ppi | 376 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits | 1,800 nits |
Performance
| Spec | POCO M8 Power 5G | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO M8 Power 5G | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO M8 Power 5G | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO M8 Power 5G | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 225 g | 225 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.4 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP65 |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO M8 Power 5G | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO M8 Power 5G | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO M8 Power 5G | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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