POCO X8 Pro vs REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
69.5Performance25.6
71.3Display66.5
43.4Camera45.9
78.5Battery89.4
86.7Features100
4 spec wins — POCO X8 Pro3 spec wins — REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X8 Pro wins this phone face-off, 68.2 to 58.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+44) and display (+5). REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 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
- Stronger performance score: 70 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 71 vs 67
- 12% lower weight: 202 g vs 230 g
Reasons to pick the REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 79
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 87
- 60% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 20 MP
- 54% higher capacity: 10,000 mAh vs 6,500 mAh
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.59 ″ | 6.83 ″+4% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1268x2756 | 1280x2772 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi+3% | 447 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits | 3,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 94.1 %+5% | 89.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 |
| 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% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,032Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 3,070Bottom 42% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 99 %Top 30% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 2.2/4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.5 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP+60% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh | 10,000 mAh+54% |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | — | 22.5 h |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 202 g+12% | 230 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm+2% | 8.6 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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