Poco X8 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Poco X8 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Poco X8 5G has better resolution of 2772 x 1280 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G which has resolution of 2396 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Poco X8 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.83 in | 6.99 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 8000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP |
| Price | Rs. 29999 | Rs. 27999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 04, 2026. The cost of Poco X8 5G is Rs. 29999. The launch Date of the second phone is August 06, 2026. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G is Rs. 27999.
Display comparison
Poco X8 5G has screen size of 6.83 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G's 6.99 inch screen. There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. 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 ~ 89.5% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 88.2%. Poco X8 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 6 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. Poco X8 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Poco X8 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | X8 (MZB0Q1BIN/MZB0Q23IN/MZB0Q17IN) | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 04, 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 Quick Start Guide, 1 x Warranty Card, 1 x Protective Case | 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 | 78.3 x 163.45 x 8.6 mm | 79.14 x 169.7 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 226 g | 225 g |
| Colors | Black, Frost White, Fiery Orange | Starlight Purple, Dark Night, Arctic Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.83 inches, 1280 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.99 inches, 1080 x 2396 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 447 PPI | ~ 375 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.5% | ~ 88.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Brightness | 3500 nits Brightness | 1800nits Peak Brightness |
| Display Dimming | 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 | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA/NSA: n1/3/5/8*/28/40/78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| 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, v5.1 | Yes, v5.1 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 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 | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo: E1 |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ultrasonic Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic compass, IR blaster, In Screen Fingerprint | Virtual Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Accelerometer Electronic Compass IR Blaster |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Cooling System | 10416mm² cooling area | |
| AI Features | Ai Image Enhancement, Ai Image Expansion, Ai Eraser, Ai Sky Replacement, HyperAi | Gemini Live, Circle to Search, Intelligent AI, AI Sky |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 2 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP66/68/69/69K | 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 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Live Moments, HDR, Portrait Mode, Underwater Mode, Ultra HD mode, Panorama, Documents, Pro Mode | 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 | 16 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen4 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, 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 710 | 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 | 9000 mAh | 8000 mAh, Hyper Si/C Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 67W | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 22.5 | Yes, 22.5W Wired Reverse Charging |
| Bypass Charging | Yes | |
| StandBy Time | 18 days | |
| Talk Time | 62 hours | |
| Video Playback Time | 24 hours | |