Poco M8 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G
Quick Comparison
Poco M8 Pro 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G. In terms of display resolution, Poco M8 Pro 5G has better resolution of 2772 x 1280 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G which has resolution of 2396 x 1080. Poco M8 Pro 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G
| Name | Poco M8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.83 in | 7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP |
| Price | Rs. 27990 | Rs. 34999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 08, 2026. The Expected cost of Poco M8 Pro 5G is Rs. 27990. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be August 06, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G is Rs. 34999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G has larger screen size of 7 inches in comparison to Poco M8 Pro 5G's 6.83 inch screen. Poco M8 Pro 5G has AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G has OLED Screen type. Poco's phone has display density of 447 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 ~ 89.6% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 88.2%. Poco M8 Pro 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Poco M8 Pro 5G'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 Pro 5G has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera. Poco M8 Pro 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 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 Pro 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | 2510EPC8BG | |
| 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 |
| Release Date | January 08, 2026 | August 06, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.3 x 163.3 x 8.3 mm | 79.1 x 169.7 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 206 g | 225 g |
| Colors | Black, Green, Silver | Black, Purple, Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) | Color OLED Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.83 inches, 1280 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz | 7 inches, 1080 x 2396 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 447 PPI | ~ 375 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.6% | ~ 88.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | |
| Brightness | 1800 nits (HBM), 3200 nits (peak) | 1800 nits (peak) |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | |
| Features | 3840Hz PWM, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual Band | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.1 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo: E1 |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Cocmpass, Proximity | Accelerometer, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.7 m |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP65 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.55", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 8 MP (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 | HyperOS | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen4 |
| CPU | 2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x Cortex-A78@2.3 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@1.95 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 810 | 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 Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 8000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 22.5W | Yes, 22.5W Reverse Wired |