Realme 17 Pro Plus 5G vs Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB)
Quick Comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) has better RAM than Realme 17 Pro Plus 5G. In terms of display resolution, Realme 17 Pro Plus 5G has better resolution of 2800 x 1280 than Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) which has resolution of 2772 x 1280. Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more internal memory than Realme 17 Pro Plus 5G
| Name | Realme 17 Pro Plus 5G | Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.8 in | 6.83 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 9000 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 42990 | Rs. 50999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be January 06, 2027 (Expected). The cost of Realme 17 Pro Plus 5G is Rs. 42990. The launch Date of the second phone is March 17, 2026. The cost of Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) is Rs. 50999.
Display comparison
Realme 17 Pro Plus 5G has screen size of 6.8 inches which falls short to Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s 6.83 inch screen. There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Realme's phone has display density of 453 PPI & Poco's phone has only 447 PPI display density.
Memory comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Realme 17 Pro Plus 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Realme 17 Pro Plus 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Realme 17 Pro Plus 5G's 200 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Realme 17 Pro Plus 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s 20 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 17 and the second one on 16 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Realme 17 Pro Plus 5G | Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | 2602BPC18G | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | January 06, 2027 (Expected) | March 17, 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 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 162.9 x 8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (68.7 B) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.8 inches, 1280 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.83 inches, 1280 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 453 PPI | ~ 447 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.3% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Brightness | 2000 nits (HBM), 3500 nits (peak) | |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes | |
| Features | 3840Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Adaptive Refresh Rate 30(AOD)/60/90/120Hz TÜV Rheinland Low Blue light (Hardware Solution), TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland flicker free | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X Ultra |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | UFS 4.1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41/n77/n78 | 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 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 2,712,214 (Total) (v11) | |
| Geekbench Score | 8,254 (Multi Core) (v6) 2,596 (Single Core) 20,010 (OpenCL) 21,920 (Vulkan) | |
| 3DMark Score | 6,019 (Wild Life Extreme) (36.04 FPS) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Single band: Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, E-Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, In-Display Optical Fingerprint Sensor, Infrared Remote Control | Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E-Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Flicker Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | AI Edit Genie 2.0 | Circle to Search with Google, Google Gemini, AI Writing, AI Speech Recognition, AI Interpreter |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 2 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP69 Pro | IP66/IP68/IP69/ IP69K |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Bypass Charging | 3D IceLoop Cooling System, X-axis Linear Motor |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 50 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 50 MP (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.5 (Wide Angle) 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo, Video, Portrait, Vibe Mode, Night, Panorama, SLO-MO, Long Exposure, Dual-view video, Time lapse, HI-RES, Google Lens, Underwater, Hypertext, Scan, TILT-SHIFT, Pro Video | Dynamic Shot, Motion Capture, Documents Mode, Potrait Mode, Pro Mode, 50MP Mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Voice Shutter, HDR, Panaroma, Google Lens, DUAL Video, Long Exposure, Timed Burst |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v17 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 8 | HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 9500s | |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 3.73 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Fabrication Node | TSMC 4nm | |
| GPU | Immortalis-G925 MC12 | |
| NPU | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, HE-AAC v1, HE-AAC v2, AMR, AWB, MIDI, MP3, OGG VORBIS | Yes |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP2, M4V, MKV | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 8000 mAh, Titan Battery | 9000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W | Yes, 100W Fast charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 27W |
| Bypass Charging | Yes | |