Poco M8 Power vs Redmi Note 17

The Poco M8 Power (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 17 leads — 51/100 vs 50/100 (a 1-point difference).

The Redmi Note 17 edges out the Poco M8 Power by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8 Power
Performance 47
Display 78
Camera 30
Battery 64
Portability
Value for money
Redmi Note 17
Performance 47
Display 78
Camera 30
Battery 75
Portability 41
Value for money 68
What makes Poco M8 Power better?

  • Overall rating 50/100
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?

  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M8 Power vs the Redmi Note 17, the Redmi Note 17 scores 1 points higher (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 leads (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 47/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).

Poco M8 Power: The Poco M8 Power is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Note 17: The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M8 Power Redmi Note 17
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4
AnTuTu 600942 600942
Geekbench Single 930 930
Geekbench Multi 2210 2210
Display 7.0" OLED 7.0" OLED
Resolution 1080x2396 1080x2396
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 45W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP65
Dimensions 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm
Weight 225 g
Launch price $185
Camera comparison
Poco M8 Power
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Redmi Note 17
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Poco M8 Power
  • 7.0" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2396
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Redmi Note 17
  • 7.0" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2396
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Battery and charging
Poco M8 Power
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Redmi Note 17
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless charging: no data
75
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M8 Power and Redmi Note 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M8 Power Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4
50/100
600942 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4
51/100
600942 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M8 Power
Price unknown
Redmi Note 17
$185
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 47/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8 Power or the Redmi Note 17?

The Redmi Note 17 edges out the Poco M8 Power by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco M8 Power and the Redmi Note 17?

The Poco M8 Power has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 51/100.

Should you choose the Poco M8 Power over the Redmi Note 17?

The Poco M8 Power is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for those who care about battery life.