POCO X8 vs Redmi 17C 5G
46.7Performance20
66.5Display39.1
42.6Camera29
77.2Battery57.3
86.7Features60
9 spec wins — POCO X84 spec wins — Redmi 17C 5G
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X8 wins this phone face-off, 59.9 to 37.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+27) and performance (+27). Redmi 17C 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 39
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 57
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 60
Reasons to pick the Redmi 17C 5G
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 | Redmi 17C 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+332% | 810 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.5 %+6% | 84.3 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 | Redmi 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+200% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 64/128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2/3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 | Redmi 17C 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 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,340 mAh+39% | 6,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W+103% | 33 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 | Redmi 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 223 g | 211 g+5% |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.1 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 | Redmi 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 | Redmi 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 | Redmi 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |