Poco X8 vs Redmi 17 5G (2026) comparison
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| key specs |
| Display | 6.83-inch | 6.90-inch |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 |
| Front Camera | 16-megapixel | 8-megapixel |
| Rear Camera | 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel | 50-megapixel |
| RAM | 6GB, 8GB | 6GB, 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB |
| Battery Capacity | 9000mAh | 7900mAh |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 pixels | 720x1600 pixels |
| general |
| Brand | Poco | Redmi |
| Model | X8 | 17 5G (2026) |
| Release date | September 4, 2026 | September 3, 2026 |
| AI Enabled | Yes | Yes |
| Launched in India | Yes | Yes |
| Form factor | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
| Body type | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate |
| Dimensions (mm) | 163.45 x 78.27 x 8.60 | 170.12 x 78.42 x 8.80 |
| Weight (g) | 223.00 | 232.00 |
| IP rating | IP69K | IP64 |
| Battery capacity (mAh) | 9000 | 7900 |
| Removable battery | No | No |
| Fast charging | 67W Turbo Charge | 45W Fast Charging |
| Colours | Black, Fiery Orange, and Frost White | Absolute Black, Endless Blue, and Eternal Orange |
| Wireless charging | - | No |
| display |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Resolution Standard | 1.5K | HD+ |
| Screen size (inches) | 6.83 | 6.90 |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 pixels | 720x1600 pixels |
| Protection type | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Pixels per inch (PPI) | 447 | - |
| hardware |
| Processor | octa-core | octa-core |
| Processor make | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 |
| RAM | 6GB, 8GB | 6GB, 8GB |
| Internal storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB |
| Expandable storage | - | Yes |
| Expandable storage type | - | microSD |
| Expandable storage up to (GB) | - | 2048 |
| camera |
| Rear camera | 50-megapixel (f/1.8) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4) | 50-megapixel (f/1.8) |
| Rear flash | Yes | Yes |
| Front camera | 16-megapixel (f/2.4) | 8-megapixel (f/2.05) |
| No. of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 |
| No. of Rear Cameras | - | 1 |
| Rear autofocus | - | Yes |
| Pop-Up Camera | - | No |
| Front autofocus | - | No |
| Front flash | - | No |
| software |
| Operating system | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| Skin | HyperOS 3 | HyperOS 3 |
| connectivity |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v 5.10 | Yes, v 5.40 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared | Yes | - |
| USB Type-C | Yes | Yes |
| Headphones | Type-C | 3.5mm |
| Number of SIMs | 2 | 2 |
| Active 4G on both SIM cards | Yes | - |
| sim 1 |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM + CDMA | GSM + CDMA |
| 4G/ LTE | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| sim 2 |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM + CDMA | GSM + CDMA |
| 4G/ LTE | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| sensors |
| Face unlock | Yes | Yes |
| In-Display Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | - |
| Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes | Yes |
| Proximity sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint sensor | - | Yes |