Both Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) and Poco X8 Pro 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Poco X8 Pro 5G has better resolution of 1268 x 2756 than Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Poco X8 Pro 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Poco X8 Pro 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.59 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 7900 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + Auxiliary lens Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 26999 | Rs. 38999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is September 03, 2026. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 26999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 17, 2026. The cost of Poco X8 Pro 5G is Rs. 38999.
Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to Poco X8 Pro 5G's 6.59 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type where as Poco X8 Pro 5G has AMOLED Screen type. Poco's phone has display density of 460 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 254 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 ~ 86.2%. Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.6:9 aspect ratio where as Poco X8 Pro 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM Poco X8 Pro 5G has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
They both have the same 50 MP + Auxiliary lens Dual Rear Camera. Poco X8 Pro 5G 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 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Poco X8 Pro 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 17 | MZB0MVFIN, X8 Pro |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 03, 2026 | March 17, 2026 |
| In The Box | Mobile Phone, 45W Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Safety Information, Quick Start Guide and Warranty Card | 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 | 78.42 x 170.12 x 8.8 mm | 75.19 x 157.53 x 8.38 mm |
| Weight | 232 g | 201.47 g |
| Colors | Absolute Black, Endless Blue, Eternal Orange | Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (68.7 B) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.59 inches, 2756 x 1268 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.6:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 254 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.2% | ~ 89.8% |
| Glass Type | Durable Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Brightness | Brightness: 825 nits HBM | 2000nts HBM ,3500nits Peak |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes | |
| Features | TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution), TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free | 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+ |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.1 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 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/n5/n8/n28/n40/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 | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 2.4GHz | 5GHz | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 2,300,000 (Total) (v11) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Beidou | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Vertual Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Flicker Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Circle to Search, Gemini AI, AI Erase | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP66/IP68/IP69/ IP69K |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Dynamic RGB Light Ring on Back, Xiaomi HyperIsland | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5P lens, f/1.8 (Auxiliary lens) | 50 MP + 8 MP |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Filmcamera, Hdr Mode, Night Mode, Auto Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Time-laps, Dual Camera Recording, Document Mode | Dynamic Shot, Motion Capture, Documents Mode, Potrait Mode, Pro Mode, 50MP Mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Voice Shutter, HDR, Panaroma, Google Lens |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2.1 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 20 MP Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 | HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen5 | Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Ultra |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | Cortex-A78+Cortex-A55 | 1x3.4 GHz Cortex-A725 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A725 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A725 |
| GPU | Adreno | Mali-G720 MC8 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Audio Features | High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) | |
| Audio Jack Type | 3.5mm | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7900 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion | 6500 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W | Yes, 100W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 22.5W reverse wired | Yes, 27W |