POCO X8 vs Redmi 17 5G
46.7Performance20
66.5Display40.9
42.6Camera29
77.2Battery71.3
86.7Features86.7
10 spec wins — POCO X82 spec wins — Redmi 17 5G
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X8 wins this phone face-off, 59.9 to 42.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+27) and display (+26). 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
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 41
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 71
- 324% higher Peak brightness: 3,500 nits vs 825 nits
Reasons to pick the Redmi 17 5G
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 | 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 | 89.5 %+4% | 86.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+100% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2/3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+100% | 8 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X8 | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,340 mAh+11% | 7,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W+49% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 223 g+4% | 232 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm+2% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |