Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Poco M8 vs Xiaomi REDMI Note 17 4G
Comparison between Xiaomi Poco M8 and Xiaomi REDMI Note 17 4G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Poco M8, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Poco M8 | REDMI Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Camera | 3.7 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 7.1 | 6.2 |
| Battery & charging | 7.1 | 7.1 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Poco M8, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 3,200 nits
- against 1,800 nits
Xiaomi REDMI Note 17 4G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,700 mAh
- against 5,520 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 678,000
- against 631,693
- Body Materials
- Glass, Plastic, Leather
- against Glass, Plastic
- Display Diagonal
- 6.99″
- against 6.77″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Poco M8 | REDMI Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 710 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.9 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 631,693 | 678,000 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with four 2.9 GHz Cortex-A73 cores and four 1.9 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 866 | — |
Design
| Specification | Poco M8 | REDMI Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green, Silver | Purple, Cyan, Black |
| Body Thickness | 7.4 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 75.4 mm | 79.14 mm |
| Body Height | 164 mm | 169.7 mm |
| Weight | 178 g Best value | 224 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.7 % Best value | 88.4 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic, Leather Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP66, IP65 Best value | IP65 |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Poco M8 | REDMI Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,520 mAh | 7,700 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Battery Endurance | 50 h | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | Poco M8 | REDMI Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,200 nits Best value | 1,800 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.77″ | 6.99″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,392 px | 2,396 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 388 ppi Best value | 375 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 8,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Mohs Level 6, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, 3840Hz PWM, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 120Hz | Gorilla Glass 7i, Hole-Punch Notch, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Poco M8 | REDMI Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Poco M8 | REDMI Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Poco M8 | REDMI Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | 6 years Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Poco M8 | REDMI Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 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 B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 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 n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | Virtual Proximity Sensing, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.99 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.99 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 2,900 Mbps Best value | 390 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,600 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Poco M8 | REDMI Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Poco M8 | REDMI Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 229.99 € | — |
| Model numbers | 25118PC98G | 26012RN62Y |
