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Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Mi 8 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Mi 8 | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.9 | 8.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.1 | 6.9 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 6.3 |
| Connectivity | 5.4 | 8.3 |
| Battery & charging | 3.0 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Mi 8, if you care about…
- Weight
- 175 g
- against 229.5 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.6 mm
- against 8.5 mm
- Body Materials
- Glass, Aluminium Alloy
- against Glass, Plastic
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 9,210 mAh
- against 3,400 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 841,707
- against 341,687
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Specification comparison
Battery
| Specification | Mi 8 | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 3,400 mAh | 9,210 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 100 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | — | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
Design
| Specification | Mi 8 | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, White, Gold | Black, Purple, Blue, Green, White |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 74.8 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Body Height | 154.9 mm | 163.4 mm |
| Weight | 175 g Best value | 229.5 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.8 % | 89.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68, IP69, IP69K |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Performance
| Specification | Mi 8 | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 630 | Qualcomm Adreno 812 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 4.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz Best value | 2.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 341,687 | 841,707 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 4 × 2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold and 4 × 1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at up to 2.6 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at up to 2.0 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 1,190 |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Mi 8 | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Under Display |
Display
| Specification | Mi 8 | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18.7:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 3,500 nits |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6.21″ | 6.83″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,280 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,248 px | 2,772 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 402 ppi | 447 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, Always-On Display, 3840Hz PWM |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Mi 8 | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Mi 8 | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8.1 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | No | Yes Best value |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mi 8 | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, DLNA | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.7 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.66 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.01 W/kg | 0.945 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.32 W/kg | 0.982 W/kg Best value |
| Messaging | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | Mi 8 | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio Best value |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Mi 8 | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Mi 8 | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
