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Xiaomi Poco M8 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Refresh (China)
Comparison between Xiaomi Poco M8 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Refresh (China): camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Refresh (China), ahead on Performance & hardware and Camera. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Poco M8 | Redmi Note 17 Pro Refresh (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 7.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.8 | 7.4 |
| Camera | 3.7 | 4.1 |
| Connectivity | 7.1 | 6.2 |
| Battery & charging | 7.1 | 7.3 |
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/n/ac
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Weight
- 178 g
- against 226 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.4 mm
- against 8.5 mm
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Refresh (China), if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 9,000 mAh
- against 5,520 mAh
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
- Peak Display Brightness
- 3,500 nits
- against 3,200 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 447 ppi
- against 388 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Poco M8 | Redmi Note 17 Pro Refresh (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 710 | Qualcomm Adreno |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 631,693 | — |
| 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 (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 and 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 866 | — |
Design
| Specification | Poco M8 | Redmi Note 17 Pro Refresh (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green, Silver | Black, Orange, Green |
| Body Thickness | 7.4 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 75.4 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Body Height | 164 mm | 163.5 mm |
| Weight | 178 g Best value | 226 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.7 % Best value | 89.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | — |
| Resistance Features | IP66, IP65 | IP68, IP69K, Drop Resistant Up to 3 m Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Poco M8 | Redmi Note 17 Pro Refresh (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,520 mAh | 9,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 67 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, USB Power Delivery |
| Battery Endurance | 50 h | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | Poco M8 | Redmi Note 17 Pro Refresh (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,200 nits | 3,500 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.77″ | 6.83″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,280 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,392 px | 2,772 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 388 ppi | 447 ppi Best value |
| 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 Victus 2, 3840Hz PWM |
| Display colors | — | 68B colors |
Sensors
| Specification | Poco M8 | Redmi Note 17 Pro Refresh (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Poco M8 | Redmi Note 17 Pro Refresh (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Poco M8 | Redmi Note 17 Pro Refresh (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Poco M8 | Redmi Note 17 Pro Refresh (China) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G, UMTS |
| 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/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, QZSS, BeiDou |
| 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 OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,900 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 1,600 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Poco M8 | Redmi Note 17 Pro Refresh (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | Poco M8 | Redmi Note 17 Pro Refresh (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 229.99 € | — |
| Model numbers | 25118PC98G | — |
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