POCO X8 Pro Max vs REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G
75.8Performance46.7
70.8Display66.5
43.4Camera42.6
89.4Battery85.6
100Features100
7 spec wins — POCO X8 Pro Max0 spec wins — REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X8 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 73.5 to 63, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+29) and display (+4). REDMI Note 17 Pro 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 47
- Stronger display score: 71 vs 67
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 86
- 49% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 67 W
- 45% higher Active use endurance: 25.4 h vs 17.5 h
Reasons to pick the REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″ | 6.83 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1280x2772 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi | 447 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits | 3,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 94.3 %+5% | 89.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 |
| 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 | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 2.2/3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP+25% | 16 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,500 mAh+2% | 8,340 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+49% | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 25.4 h+45% | 17.5 h |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 218 g+2% | 223 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+5% | 8.6 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | REDMI Note 17 Pro 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 | Yes |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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