POCO X8 Power vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
28.9Performance75.8
66.5Display67.4
45.9Camera73.3
83.2Battery85.4
70.7Features86.7
3 spec wins — POCO X8 Power7 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 17 Pro wins this phone face-off, 76.6 to 54.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+47) and camera (+27). POCO X8 Power 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
- 59% higher capacity: 10,000 mAh vs 6,300 mAh
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 76 vs 29
- Stronger camera score: 73 vs 46
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 71
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 100% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 Power | Xiaomi 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″+8% | 6.3 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1220x2656 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi | 464 ppi+4% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits | 3,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.5 % | 89.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 Power | Xiaomi 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,289Top 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 9,111Top 14% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 Power | Xiaomi 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP+56% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X8 Power | Xiaomi 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,000 mAh+59% | 6,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 Power | Xiaomi 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 229 g | 192 g+16% |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 Power | Xiaomi 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 Power | Xiaomi 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 Power | Xiaomi 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |