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POCO X8 vs Redmi 17C (China)

WINNER
POCO X8

Xiaomi

POCO X8
59.9Inno Score
VS
X
27.9Inno Score
46.7Performance20
66.5Display38.8
42.6Camera20.5
77.2Battery40.3
86.7Features20
12 spec wins — POCO X84 spec wins — Redmi 17C (China)

InnoReviews verdict

POCO X8 wins this phone face-off, 59.9 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+67) and battery (+37). 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

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 67 vs 39
  • Stronger camera score: 43 vs 21
  • Stronger battery score: 77 vs 40
  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 20

Reasons to pick the Redmi 17C (China)

  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: POCO X8 versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecPOCO X8Redmi 17C (China)
Screen size6.83 ″6.88 ″+1%
Panel typeAMOLEDIPS LCD
Resolution1280x2772720x1640
Pixel density447 ppi+72%260 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,500 nits+483%600 nits
Screen-to-body89.5 %+7%84 %

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO X8 versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecPOCO X8Redmi 17C (China)
ChipsetSnapdragon 6s Gen 4MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
RAM (max)12 GB+200%4 GB
Storage options128/256GB64/128GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2/3.1—

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO X8 versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecPOCO X8Redmi 17C (China)
Main camera50 MP+285%13 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/2.2
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera16 MP+220%5 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO X8 versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecPOCO X8Redmi 17C (China)
Capacity8,340 mAh+62%5,160 mAh
Wired charging67 W+272%18 W

Design

Design comparison: POCO X8 versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecPOCO X8Redmi 17C (China)
Weight223 g206 g+8%
Thickness8.6 mm8.2 mm+5%
IP ratingIP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K—
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO X8 versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecPOCO X8Redmi 17C (China)
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.4
NFCYesNo
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: POCO X8 versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecPOCO X8Redmi 17C (China)
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 16 (HyperOS 3)

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO X8 versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecPOCO X8Redmi 17C (China)
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackNoYes

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