Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and Poco X8 Pro 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has better resolution of 2772 x 1280 than Poco X8 Pro 5G which has resolution of 1268 x 2756. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max | Poco X8 Pro 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.83 in | 6.59 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 49999 | Rs. 42990 |
The launch Date of the first phone is September 15, 2026. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is Rs. 49999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 17, 2026. The cost of Poco X8 Pro 5G is Rs. 42990.
Poco X8 Pro 5G has screen size of 6.59 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max's 6.83 inch screen. There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Poco's phone has display density of 460 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 447 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 ~ 89.5%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Poco X8 Pro 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Poco X8 Pro 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Poco X8 Pro 5G's 20 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max | Poco X8 Pro 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | 2609FRA74G | MZB0MVFIN, X8 Pro |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| 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 | March 17, 2026 |
| In The Box | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max, Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide (including 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 | 78.27 x 163.4 x 8.57 mm | 75.19 x 157.53 x 8.38 mm |
| Weight | 229 g | 201.47 g |
| Colors | Stealth Black, Matcha Green, Secret Sunrise | Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen | Color AMOLED Screen (68.7 B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.83 inches, 1280 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.59 inches, 2756 x 1268 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 447 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.5% | ~ 89.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Brightness | 1800 nits (HBM), 3500 nits (peak) | 2000nts HBM ,3500nits Peak |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | Yes, HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes | |
| Display Dimming | 3840Hz PWM | |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 Wide Color Gamut | |
| Features | Instantaneous Touch Sampling Rate: Up to 3200Hz, Sunlight Display, TUV Triple Eye Protection (Low blue light Hardware solution), Optical In-display Fingerprint Sensor, Wet Touch 2.0, 12-bit TrueColour AMOLED | 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 | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | UFS 4.1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/3/5/8/28/40/41/78 NSA: n1/3/5/8/28/40/41/78 | 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 | WLAN: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz / 5GHz) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0 | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 2,300,000 (Total) (v11) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, IR Blaster | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Flicker Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | 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 | IP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K | IP66/IP68/IP69/ IP69K |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Intelligent Charging, Intelligent Charging Protection, Dual Surge P3 + Surge G2 Chips, All-new Underwater Mode, Xiaomi HyperIsland | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.5 (Wide Angle) 26mm (wide), 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 50 MP + 8 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Live Moments, Auto Scene detection, 2X in-sensor ultra clear zoom, HDR, Portrait Mode, Underwater Mode (OTA) (TBD), Ultra HD Mode, Panorama, Doccuments, Pro Mode (with presets) Dual Video | Dynamic Shot, Motion Capture, Documents Mode, Potrait Mode, Pro Mode, 50MP Mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Voice Shutter, HDR, Panaroma, Google Lens |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 20 MP Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Front Camera Features | HDR, panorama | Portrait Mode, Screen Ring Light, Front Video Recording, Night Mode, Selfie Timer, Voice Shutter, Palm Shutter, Timed Burst, Panorama Selfies, Add Timestamp on Photos, Assist Cam, Short Film, Kaleidoscope, Slow Motion Selfie, Timelapse Selfie, Video Bokeh, HDR |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 | HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen5 | Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Ultra |
| CPU | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 1x3.4 GHz Cortex-A725 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A725 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A725 |
| Fabrication Node | 4nm | |
| GPU | Adreno 812 | Mali-G720 MC8 |
| 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 | 400% Volume boost Dolby Atmos | Hi-Res | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 10000 mAh, Sil-c Battery | 6500 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast charging | Yes, 100W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 27W | Yes, 27W |