Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G vs Poco M8 Plus 5G
Quick Comparison
Poco M8 Plus 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G. In terms of display resolution, Poco M8 Plus 5G has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G | Poco M8 Plus 5G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.92 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 7500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 27999 | Rs. 13999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 10, 2026. The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G is Rs. 27999. The launch Date of the second phone is August 13, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Poco M8 Plus 5G is Rs. 13999.
Display comparison
Poco M8 Plus 5G has larger screen size of 6.92 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G's 6.9 inch screen. There is IPS Screen Type in both the phones. Poco's phone has display density of 372 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 254 PPI display density. Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G has 20.6:9 aspect ratio where as Poco M8 Plus 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Poco M8 Plus 5G's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP Dual Rear Camera. Poco M8 Plus 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 17 5G's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G | Poco M8 Plus 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | 17 | M8 Plus 5G |
| 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 | August 10, 2026 | August 13, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.4 x 170.1 x 8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 232 g | |
| Colors | Black, Deep Blue, Vivid Orange | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.92 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.6:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 254 PPI | ~ 372 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.2% | ~ 86.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Brightness | 825nits Peak Brightness | 1000nits Display Brightness |
| Features | TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland flicker free, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue light | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | 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/n40/n78/n8 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Circle to Search, Gemini AI, AI Erase | Circle to Search, Gemeni |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP65 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Hydro Touch | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2.1 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 16 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 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 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen4 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Adreno | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Speaker Type | Bottom Firing Loud Speaker | |
| Audio Features | Dolby Certified, 200% Super Volume | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7500 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion | 7500 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W | Yes, 44W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 22.5W reverse wired | Yes, 18W |