POCO X8 Power vs Redmi 17 5G
28.9Performance20
66.5Display40.9
45.9Camera29
83.2Battery71.3
70.7Features86.7
11 spec wins — POCO X8 Power3 spec wins — Redmi 17 5G
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X8 Power wins this phone face-off, 54.9 to 42.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+26) and camera (+17). Redmi 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 X8 Power
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 41
- Stronger camera score: 46 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 83 vs 71
- 324% higher Peak brightness: 3,500 nits vs 825 nits
Reasons to pick the Redmi 17 5G
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 71
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 Power | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″ | 6.9 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 720x1600 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi+76% | 254 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits+324% | 825 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.5 %+4% | 86.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 Power | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 Power | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+300% | 8 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X8 Power | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,000 mAh+33% | 7,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+122% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 Power | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 229 g+1% | 232 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm+2% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 Power | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.1 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 Power | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 Power | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |