POCO M8x 5G vs Redmi Note 17 5G
20Performance28.9
50.5Display49.8
29Camera29
71.3Battery71.3
62.7Features46.7
2 spec wins — POCO M8x 5G6 spec wins — Redmi Note 17 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: POCO M8x 5G scores 42.4 against 43.3 for Redmi Note 17 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Redmi Note 17 5G edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO M8x 5G
- Stronger features score: 63 vs 47
- Has Stereo speakers — the other doesn't
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 17 5G
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 20
- 48% higher Pixel density: 376 ppi vs 254 ppi
- 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
Display
| Spec | POCO M8x 5G | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″ | 6.99 ″+1% |
| Panel type | LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2396x1080 |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | 376 ppi+48% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,800 nits |
Performance
| Spec | POCO M8x 5G | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO M8x 5G | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,900 mAh | 8,000 mAh+1% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO M8x 5G | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 232 g | 225 g+3% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.4 mm+5% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP65 |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO M8x 5G | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| USB | — | USB-C |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO M8x 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 M8x 5G | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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