Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Comparison between Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Camera. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Poco X8 Pro | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.8 | 8.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.2 | 6.9 |
| Camera | 7.2 | 6.3 |
| Connectivity | 7.6 | 8.3 |
| Battery & charging | 7.4 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 2,074,721
- against 841,707
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against LPDDR4X
- Weight
- 201.5 g
- against 229.5 g
- 3DMark Wild Life Extreme
- 4,103
- against 1,190
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 9,210 mAh
- against 6,500 mAh
- 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
- against Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
- Display Diagonal
- 6.83″
- against 6.59″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G720 MC8 | Qualcomm Adreno 812 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.4 GHz Best value | 2.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,074,721 Best value | 841,707 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,751 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 6,824 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with one 3.4 GHz Cortex-A725 core, three 3.2 GHz Cortex-A725 cores, and four 2.2 GHz Cortex-A725 cores. | 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 | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Best value | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 4,103 Best value | 1,190 |
Design
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Mint Green, Yellow, Red, Green, Cyan | Black, Purple, Blue, Green, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 75.2 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Body Height | 157.5 mm | 163.4 mm |
| Weight | 201.5 g Best value | 229.5 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.8 % Best value | 89.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Metal Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69, IP69K | IP68, IP69, IP69K |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 6,500 mAh | 9,210 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W | 100 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Battery Endurance | 66 h | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,500 nits | 3,500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.59″ | 6.83″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,268 px | 1,280 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,756 px | 2,772 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi Best value | 447 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 480 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 8,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs Level 5, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, 3840Hz PWM, DCI-P3, One Billion Colors, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, Always-On Display, HDR10 | 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 |
Sensors
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | — |
| Direct OS Updates | No | Yes Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual 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 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 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 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 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, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | 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 Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Auracast, ASHA | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB 2.0 | 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 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.945 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 0.982 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 2,800 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5, Auracast, ASHA | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 2511FPC34G | 2609FRA74G |
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