POCO X8 Pro Max vs Redmi 17C (China)
75.8Performance20
70.8Display38.8
43.4Camera20.5
89.4Battery40.3
100Features20
13 spec wins — POCO X8 Pro Max3 spec wins — Redmi 17C (China)
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X8 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 73.5 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+80) and performance (+56). 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 X8 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 76 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 71 vs 39
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 21
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 40
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 20
Reasons to pick the Redmi 17C (China)
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Redmi 17C (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″ | 6.88 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 720x1640 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi+72% | 260 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits+483% | 600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 94.3 %+12% | 84 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Redmi 17C (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra |
| 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+200% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 64/128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Redmi 17C (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | f/2.2 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP+300% | 5 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Redmi 17C (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,500 mAh+65% | 5,160 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+456% | 18 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 25.4 h | — |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Redmi 17C (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 218 g | 206 g+6% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Redmi 17C (China) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Redmi 17C (China) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Redmi 17C (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |