POCO M8x 5G vs Redmi 17
20Performance20
50.5Display40.9
29Camera29
71.3Battery71.3
62.7Features60
2 spec wins — POCO M8x 5G0 spec wins — Redmi 17
InnoReviews verdict
POCO M8x 5G wins this phone face-off, 42.4 to 40.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+10) and features (+3). Redmi 17 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO M8x 5G
- Stronger display score: 51 vs 41
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Redmi 17
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | POCO M8x 5G | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″ | 6.9 ″ |
| Panel type | LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | 254 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 825 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 86.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO M8x 5G | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO M8x 5G | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Max video | — | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| OIS | — | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO M8x 5G | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,900 mAh+5% | 7,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | POCO M8x 5G | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 232 g | 232 g |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP64 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO M8x 5G | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | — | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO M8x 5G | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | POCO M8x 5G | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |