POCO X8 Pro Max vs Redmi 17 5G
75.8Performance20
70.8Display40.9
43.4Camera29
89.4Battery71.3
100Features86.7
11 spec wins — POCO X8 Pro Max2 spec wins — Redmi 17 5G
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X8 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 73.5 to 42.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+56) and display (+30). 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 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 76 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 71 vs 41
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 71
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 87
Reasons to pick the Redmi 17 5G
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | 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 | 94.3 %+9% | 86.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 |
| AnTuTu | 2,604,459Top 25% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 803,108Top 22% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 859,318Top 28% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 405,204Top 16% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 536,829Top 31% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+100% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP+150% | 8 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,500 mAh+13% | 7,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+122% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 25.4 h | — |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 218 g+6% | 232 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+7% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |