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POCO X8 vs REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G

POCO X8

Xiaomi

POCO X8
59.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G
63Inno Score
46.7Performance46.7
66.5Display66.5
42.6Camera42.6
77.2Battery85.6
86.7Features100
0 spec wins — POCO X81 spec wins — REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G

InnoReviews verdict

REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 63 to 59.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+13) and battery (+8). POCO X8 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

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G

  • Stronger battery score: 86 vs 77
  • Stronger features score: 100 vs 87
  • Has eSIM — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: POCO X8 versus REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G
SpecPOCO X8REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G
Screen size6.83 ″6.83 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1280x27721280x2772
Pixel density447 ppi447 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,500 nits3,500 nits
Screen-to-body89.5 %89.5 %

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO X8 versus REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G
SpecPOCO X8REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G
ChipsetSnapdragon 6s Gen 4Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
RAM (max)12 GB12 GB
Storage options128/256GB128/256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2/3.1UFS 2.2/3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO X8 versus REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G
SpecPOCO X8REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera16 MP16 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO X8 versus REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G
SpecPOCO X8REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G
Capacity8,340 mAh8,340 mAh
Wired charging67 W67 W
Active use endurance—17.5 h

Design

Design comparison: POCO X8 versus REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G
SpecPOCO X8REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G
Weight223 g223 g
Thickness8.6 mm8.6 mm
IP ratingIP66/IP68/IP69/IP69KIP68/IP69K
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO X8 versus REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G
SpecPOCO X8REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.1
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: POCO X8 versus REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G
SpecPOCO X8REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 16 (HyperOS 3)

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO X8 versus REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G
SpecPOCO X8REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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