Poco X8 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro has better resolution of 2772 x 1280 than Poco X8 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 1268 x 2756. Poco X8 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro
| Name | Poco X8 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro |
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.59 in | 6.83 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 9000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 42999 | Rs. 36999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is March 17, 2026. The cost of Poco X8 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 42999. The launch Date of the second phone is September 15, 2026. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro is Rs. 36999.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro has larger screen size of 6.83 inches in comparison to Poco X8 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.59 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. Poco's phone has display density of 460 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 447 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.8% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 89.5%. Poco X8 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Poco X8 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro's lower 6 GB RAM. Poco X8 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro (128 GB).
Poco X8 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro's 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera. Poco X8 Pro 5G (12GB 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 Pro's 16 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
| Name | Poco X8 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro |
| General | ||
| Model | MZB0MVFIN, X8 Pro | 2607DRA18G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | March 17, 2026 | September 15, 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 Note 17 Pro, Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide (including Warranty Card) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.19 x 157.53 x 8.38 mm | 78.3 x 163.5 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 201.47 g | 223 g |
| Colors | Black | Cloud Blue, Stealth Black, Purple Vibe |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68.7 B) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.59 inches, 2756 x 1268 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.83 inches, 1280 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 447 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.8% | ~ 89.5% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Brightness | 2000nts HBM ,3500nits Peak | 3500 nits (peak) |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | Yes, HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes | |
| Display Dimming | 3840Hz PWM | |
| Features | Adaptive Refresh Rate 30(AOD)/60/90/120Hz TÜV Rheinland Low Blue light (Hardware Solution), TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland flicker free, 3840Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | Contrast Ratio: 8,000,000:1, Color depth : 12bit, Instantaneous Touch Sampling Rate: Up to 3200Hz, DCI-P3 Wide Color Gamut , Sunlight Display , TÜV Eye Protection, Wet Touch 2.0, Rhythm Eye-Care 2.0 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 2.2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G SA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n77/n78, 5G NSA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n77/n78 | SA: n1/3/5/8/28/40/78 NSA: n1/3/5/8/28/40/78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | WLAN: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz / 5GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 2,300,000 (Total) (v11) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | GPS | AGPS | Glonass | Beidou | Galileo, Wireless network | Data network | Sensor Assisted Positioning |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Flicker Sensor | Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor , Accelerometer , Electronic Compass , IR Blaster |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Gaming Features | Immersive Gaming | |
| AI Features | AI Glare Removal, AI Beautify, AI Erase Pro, Xiaomi Hyper Ai, AI Interpreter, AI Dynamic Wallpapers AI Speech Recognition | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/ IP69K | IP68/IP69/IP69K/ IP66 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Xiaomi HyperIsland, Smart Battery System 4.0, Battery Health 4.0 | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Dynamic Shot, Motion Capture, Documents Mode, Potrait Mode, Pro Mode, 50MP Mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Voice Shutter, HDR, Panaroma, Google Lens | Live Moments, HDR, Portrait Mode, Underwater Mode (OTA) (TBD), Ultra HD mode, Panorama, Doccuments, Pro Mode (with presets), Dual Video |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 1080p, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP Punch Hole | 16 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Front Camera Features | Portrait Mode, Screen Ring Light, Front Video Recording, Night Mode, Selfie Timer, Voice Shutter, Palm Shutter, Timed Burst, Panorama Selfies, Add Timestamp on Photos, Assist Cam, Short Film, Kaleidoscope, Slow Motion Selfie, Timelapse Selfie, Video Bokeh, HDR | Portrait, HDR, Live Moments, AI Beautify, Watermark |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 3 | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen4 |
| CPU | 3.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.4 GHz Cortex-A725 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A725 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A725 | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G720 MC8 | Adreno 710 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | 300% Dual Stereo Speakers | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6500 mAh | 9000 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W | Yes, 67W Wired |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 27W | Yes, 22.5W |