Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G
Quick Comparison
Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G has better resolution of 2396 x 1080 than Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G
| Name | Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.99 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 8000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP |
| Price | Rs. 28999 | Rs. 27999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 08, 2026. The cost of Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 28999. The launch Date of the second phone is August 06, 2026. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G is Rs. 27999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G has larger screen size of 6.99 inches in comparison to Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.77 inch screen. There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Poco's phone has display density of 393 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 375 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.06% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 88.2%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20.5:9.
Memory comparison
Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 16 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | M8 | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | January 08, 2026 | August 06, 2026 |
| In The Box | 1 x Handset, 1 x Adapter, 1 x Type-C USB Cable, 1 x Sim Eject Tool, 1 x Protective Case, 1 x Quick Start Guide, 1 x Warranty Card | REDMI Turbo 5 Smartphone ×1, Power Adapter ×1, USB Type-C Data Cable ×1, Protective Phone Case ×1, Screen Protector ×1 (pre-applied at factory)SIM Eject Tool ×1, User Manual ×1 (includes warranty information) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.42 x 164 x 7.35 mm | 79.14 x 169.7 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 178 g | 225 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Starlight Purple, Dark Night, Arctic Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.99 inches, 1080 x 2396 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 375 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.06% | ~ 88.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | |
| Brightness | 800 nits (typ), 3200 nits (peak) | 1800nits Peak Brightness |
| Display Dimming | 3840Hz PWM | 960Hz PWM |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 Wide Color Gamut | |
| Features | Contrast Ratio: 5,000,000:1, TrueColour Display, TÜV Eye Protection, HydroTouch 2.0, Instantaneous Touch Sampling Rate: Up to 2160Hz, HydroTouch 2.0 | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n40/n78/n8 | SA/NSA: n1/3/5/8*/28/40/78 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | WLAN: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz / 5GHz) | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.1 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 826,000 (Total) (v10) | 635,291 (Total) (v11) |
| AnTuTu Storage Score | 68,537 Sequential Read: 1071.6 MB/s; Sequential Write: 823.8 MB/s | |
| Geekbench Score | 2,305 (Multi Core) (v6) 954 (Single Core) 445 (OpenCL) | |
| 3DMark Score | 189 (Wild Life Extreme) (1.11 FPS) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo: E1 |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Virtual Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Accelerometer Electronic Compass IR Blaster |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| Cooling System | 10416mm² cooling area | |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search, Intelligent AI, AI Sky | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP65/IP66 | IP65 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Battery Health 4.0, Navigation-based Charging, Low-Battery Emergency Charging, DFX Safe-Charging detection, Zero-battery Instant Start | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo Mode, Video, Portrait Mode, Google Lens | Film Filters, Portrait, Document Mode,Voice Shutter, Exposure Feedback, Timer Countdown, Dynamic Photo, Pro Mode, Slow Motion, Panorama, Time-lapse, High Resolution |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen4 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Cortex-A78@2.3 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@1.95 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 613 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5520 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 8000 mAh, Hyper Si/C Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 22.5W Wired Reverse Charging |