Poco X8 vs Redmi Note 17 Pro
The Poco X8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, while the Redmi Note 17 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4; launch prices were $389 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 17 Pro leads — 56/100 vs 55/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 8340).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8
Redmi Note 17 Pro
What makes Poco X8 better?
- Lighter: 223g vs 226g
- Better camera (35/100 vs 33/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 8340 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $389
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X8 vs the Redmi Note 17 Pro, the Redmi Note 17 Pro scores 1 points higher (56/100 vs 55/100). Value score: Poco X8 — 40/100, Redmi Note 17 Pro — 66/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro and the Poco X8 are nearly equal (73/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro are nearly equal (39/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X8 | Redmi Note 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 829894 | 829894 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1009 | 1009 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2892 | 2892 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8340 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm | 163.5×78.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $389 | $230 |
Camera comparison
Poco X8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco X8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X8
- 8340 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X8 and Redmi Note 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $159. Redmi Note 17 Pro was $159 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro and the Poco X8 are nearly equal (73/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro are nearly equal (39/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Redmi Note 17 Pro edges out the Poco X8 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Poco X8 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Redmi Note 17 Pro — 56/100.
Should you choose the Poco X8 over the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Redmi Note 17 Pro (73/100 vs 69/100).