Both Xiaomi Redmi 17C 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) and Poco M8 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Poco M8 has better resolution of 2392 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 17C 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 17C 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Poco M8 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.77 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5520 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + Auxiliary lens Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 22999 | Rs. 23400 |
The launch Date of the first phone is October 01, 2026. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 17C 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 22999. The launch Date of the second phone is January 08, 2026. The cost of Poco M8 is Rs. 23400.
Xiaomi Redmi 17C 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to Poco M8's 6.77 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 17C 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type where as Poco M8 has AMOLED Screen type. Poco's phone has display density of 393 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 ~ 89.06% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 84.3%. Xiaomi Redmi 17C 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.6:9 aspect ratio where as Poco M8 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Both mobiles come with 6 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
They both have the same 50 MP + Auxiliary lens Dual Rear Camera. Poco M8 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 17C 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 15 version.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 17C 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Poco M8 |
| General | ||
| Model | M8 | |
| 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 |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | October 01, 2026 | January 08, 2026 |
| In The Box | Mobile Phone, Adapter,USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Protective Case, 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 | 79.47 x 171.56 x 7.99 mm | 75.42 x 164 x 7.35 mm |
| Weight | 211 g | 178 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Dark Night, Coffee Brew, Purple Dawn | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16.7 M) | Color AMOLED Screen (68B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.6:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 254 PPI | ~ 393 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.3% | ~ 89.06% |
| Brightness | Brightness: 660 nits (typ), 810 nits HBM | 800 nits (typ), 3200 nits (peak) |
| Display Dimming | DC Dimming | 3840Hz PWM |
| Features | TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) Certified, TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified, Contrast ratio: 1200:1, Color depth: 8-bit, Color gamut: 83% NTSC | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 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 | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n40/n78/n8 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz | 5GHz Supports FM radio (with headphone jack) Bluetooth 5.4 Supports AAC / SBC / LDAC | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, 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 | No | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 826,000 (Total) (v10) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Beidou | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Veo 3 | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP65/IP66 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Wet Touch Technology 2.0 | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) (Auxiliary lens) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Filmcamera, Hdr Mode, Night Mode Auto Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Time-lapse | Photo Mode, Video, Portrait Mode, Google Lens |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 20 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Front Camera Features | Filmcamera, Hdr Mode, Soft-light Ring, Portrait Mode, Time-lapse, Night Mode | HDR, AI Portrait Mode, Screen Flash, Selfie Timer, Portrait Selfies, Palm Shutter |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 3 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | |
| Fabrication Node | 6nm | |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6000 mAh | 5520 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W |