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POCO M8x 5G vs Redmi 17C (China)

WINNER
POCO M8x 5G

POCO

POCO M8x 5G

$170

42.4Inno Score
VS
X
27.9Inno Score
20Performance20
50.5Display38.8
29Camera20.5
71.3Battery40.3
62.7Features20
8 spec wins — POCO M8x 5G3 spec wins — Redmi 17C (China)

InnoReviews verdict

POCO M8x 5G wins this phone face-off, 42.4 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 M8x 5G

  • Stronger display score: 51 vs 39
  • Stronger camera score: 29 vs 21
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 40
  • Stronger features score: 63 vs 20
  • 285% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP

Reasons to pick the Redmi 17C (China)

  • 11% lower weight: 206 g vs 232 g

Display

Display comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecPOCO M8x 5GRedmi 17C (China)
Screen size6.9 ″6.88 ″
Panel typeLCDIPS LCD
Resolution720x1600720x1640
Pixel density254 ppi260 ppi+2%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness—600 nits
Screen-to-body—84 %

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecPOCO M8x 5GRedmi 17C (China)
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
RAM (max)6 GB+50%4 GB
Storage options128GB64/128GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2—

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecPOCO M8x 5GRedmi 17C (China)
Main camera50 MP+285%13 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/2.2
Max video—1080p@30fps
Front camera8 MP+60%5 MP
OIS—No

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecPOCO M8x 5GRedmi 17C (China)
Capacity7,900 mAh+53%5,160 mAh
Wired charging45 W+150%18 W
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecPOCO M8x 5GRedmi 17C (China)
Weight232 g206 g+11%
Thickness8.8 mm8.2 mm+7%
IP ratingIP64—
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecPOCO M8x 5GRedmi 17C (China)
5GYesNo
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.4
NFC—No
USB—USB-C 2.0
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecPOCO M8x 5GRedmi 17C (China)
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 16 (HyperOS 3)
OS update pledge4 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecPOCO M8x 5GRedmi 17C (China)
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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