POCO X8 Pro vs Redmi Note 17
69.5Performance28.9
71.3Display52.3
43.4Camera30.7
78.5Battery71.3
86.7Features33.3
11 spec wins — POCO X8 Pro2 spec wins — Redmi Note 17
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X8 Pro wins this phone face-off, 68.2 to 42.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+53) and performance (+41). Redmi Note 17 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
- Stronger performance score: 70 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 71 vs 52
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 71
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 33
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 17
- 18% higher capacity: 7,700 mAh vs 6,500 mAh
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.59 ″ | 6.99 ″+6% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1268x2756 | 1080x2396 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi+22% | 376 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits+94% | 1,800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 94.1 %+6% | 88.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu | 1,977,887Top 41% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 584,825Top 44% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 634,127Top 39% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 322,126Top 37% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 436,809Top 43% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| 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+25% | 16 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh | 7,700 mAh+18% |
| Wired charging | 100 W+122% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 202 g+10% | 224 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm+1% | 8.5 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP65 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |