POCO X8 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the POCO X8 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| POCO X8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 9,000 mAh | 8,340 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67W | 67W |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.83 in | 6.83 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 223 g | 223 g |
| Released | Sep 2026 | Aug 2026 |
Summary: POCO X8 is ahead on battery. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro is ahead on storage (max).
Display
| POCO X8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro |
|---|
| Type | AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, 1060 nits (typ), 1800 nits (HBM), 3500 nits (peak) | AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM Dimming, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 12-bit color, Wet Touch 2.0, TÜV Rheinland-certified eye care |
| Size | 6.83 inches, 114.5 cm2 (~89.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.83 inches |
| Resolution | 1280 x 2772 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~447 ppi density) | 1.5K (1280 x 2772 pixels) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Brightness | — | 3500 nits (peak) |
Platform
| POCO X8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro |
|---|
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM6435-AA Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Adreno (specifics not detailed) |
Memory
| POCO X8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro |
|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM (UFS 2.2 for 128GB, UFS 3.1 for 256GB) | — |
| RAM | — | 6GB, 8GB, 12GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | — | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB (UFS 2.2 for 128GB, UFS 3.1 for 256GB/512GB) |
Main Camera
| POCO X8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro |
|---|
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8 (wide), OIS, PDAF + 8 MP (ultrawide) |
| Secondary | 2 MP (depth sensor) | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI editing |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| POCO X8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 1.0µm | 16 MP |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| POCO X8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Si/C Li-Ion 8340 mAh (typical, 9000 mAh in some regions) | Silicon-Carbon, non-removable |
| Charging | 67W wired (PD3.0), 22.5W reverse wired | 67W wired (HyperCharge), 0-50% in 34 min |
| Capacity | — | 8340 mAh |
| Reverse Charging | — | 22.5W wired |
| Lifespan | — | TÜV SÜD certified for up to 6 years of battery lifespan |
Body
| POCO X8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro |
|---|
| Dimensions | 163.5 x 78.3 x 8.6 mm | 163.45 x 78.27 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 223 g | 223 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | — |
| Durability | IP68/IP69K dust and water resistant (up to 2m for 72 hours), 3-meter drop resistant | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K dust and water resistant, Drop resistant up to 3 meters (SGS certified) |
Comms
| POCO X8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi 5), dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE | 5.1 |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS (B1I+B1c) | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C |
Launch
| POCO X8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro |
|---|
| Announced | 2026, September 01 | 2026, August 27 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, September 11 | Available. Released 2026, August 28 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, POCO X8 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro?
POCO X8 — 9,000 mAh for the POCO X8 versus 8,340 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro.
Which is newer, POCO X8 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro?
POCO X8 — Sep 2026 for the POCO X8 versus Aug 2026 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro.
Is the POCO X8 or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro rated higher?
We rate the POCO X8 8/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 8/10.
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