Poco M8 Pro 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro. Poco M8 Pro 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro | Poco M8 Pro 5G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.83 in | 6.83 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 36999 | Rs. 27990 |
The launch Date of the first phone is September 15, 2026. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro is Rs. 36999. The launch Date of the second phone is January 08, 2026. The Expected cost of Poco M8 Pro 5G is Rs. 27990.
There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Both have same 447 PPI. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.6% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 89.5%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro has 20.1:9 aspect ratio where as Poco M8 Pro 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Poco M8 Pro 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro's lower 6 GB RAM. Poco M8 Pro 5G has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro (128 GB).
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro has 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Poco M8 Pro 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera. Poco M8 Pro 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro's 16 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 Note 17 Pro | Poco M8 Pro 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | 2607DRA18G | 2510EPC8BG |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| 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 | September 15, 2026 | January 08, 2026 |
| In The Box | REDMI Note 17 Pro, Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide (including Warranty Card) | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.3 x 163.5 x 8.6 mm | 78.3 x 163.3 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 223 g | 206 g |
| Colors | Cloud Blue, Stealth Black, Purple Vibe | Black, Green, Silver |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.83 inches, 1280 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.83 inches, 1280 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 447 PPI | ~ 447 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.5% | ~ 89.6% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |
| Brightness | 3500 nits (peak) | 1800 nits (HBM), 3200 nits (peak) |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | Yes, HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| Display Dimming | 3840Hz PWM | |
| Features | 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 | 3840Hz PWM, HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 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 | WLAN: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz / 5GHz) | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual Band |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS | AGPS | Glonass | Beidou | Galileo, Wireless network | Data network | Sensor Assisted Positioning | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor , Accelerometer , Electronic Compass , IR Blaster | Accelerometer, Gyro, Cocmpass, Proximity |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | 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 | IP68/IP69/IP69K/ IP66 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Xiaomi HyperIsland, Smart Battery System 4.0, Battery Health 4.0 | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 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 | 50 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.55", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Live Moments, HDR, Portrait Mode, Underwater Mode (OTA) (TBD), Ultra HD mode, Panorama, Doccuments, Pro Mode (with presets), Dual Video | HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 1080p, 720p | 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Front Camera Features | Portrait, HDR, Live Moments, AI Beautify, Watermark | HDR, panorama |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 | HyperOS |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen4 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Adreno 810 |
| 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 | 9000 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion | 6500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 67W Wired | Yes, 100W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 22.5W | Yes, 22.5W |