Redmi 17 5G (2026) vs Poco M8 5G comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Redmi 17 5G (2026)	Poco M8 5G
key specs
Display	6.90-inch	6.77-inch
Processor	Snapdragon 4 Gen 5	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
Front Camera	8-megapixel	20-megapixel
Rear Camera	50-megapixel	50-megapixel + 2-megapixel
RAM	6GB, 8GB	6GB, 8GB
Storage	128GB	128GB, 256GB
Battery Capacity	7900mAh	5520mAh
OS	Android 16	Android 15
Resolution	720x1600 pixels	1080x2392 pixels
general
Brand	Redmi	Poco
Model	17 5G (2026)	M8 5G
Release date	September 3, 2026	January 8, 2026
AI Enabled	Yes	-
Launched in India	Yes	Yes
Form factor	Touchscreen	Touchscreen
Body type	Polycarbonate	-
Dimensions (mm)	170.12 x 78.42 x 8.80	164.00 x 75.42 x 7.35
Weight (g)	232.00	178.00
IP rating	IP64	-
Battery capacity (mAh)	7900	5520
Removable battery	No	No
Fast charging	45W Fast Charging	45W Fast Charging
Wireless charging	No	No
Colours	Absolute Black, Endless Blue, and Eternal Orange	Carbon Black, Glacial Blue, Frost Silver
display
Refresh Rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Resolution Standard	HD+	FHD+
Screen size (inches)	6.90	6.77
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	720x1600 pixels	1080x2392 pixels
Protection type	Gorilla Glass 7i	Gorilla Glass 7i
Pixels per inch (PPI)	-	387
hardware
Processor	octa-core	octa-core
Processor make	Snapdragon 4 Gen 5	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
RAM	6GB, 8GB	6GB, 8GB
Internal storage	128GB	128GB, 256GB
Expandable storage	Yes	-
Expandable storage type	microSD	-
Expandable storage up to (GB)	2048	-
camera
Rear camera	50-megapixel (f/1.8)	50-megapixel + 2-megapixel
No. of Rear Cameras	1	2
Rear autofocus	Yes	Yes
Rear flash	Yes	Yes
Front camera	8-megapixel (f/2.05)	20-megapixel
No. of Front Cameras	1	1
Pop-Up Camera	No	No
Front autofocus	No	-
Front flash	No	-
software
Operating system	Android 16	Android 15
Skin	HyperOS 3	HyperOS 2
connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 5.40	Yes, v 5.10
NFC	Yes	-
USB Type-C	Yes	Yes
Headphones	3.5mm	-
Number of SIMs	2	2
sim 1
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM + CDMA	GSM
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	-
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	-
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	-
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
In-Display Fingerprint Sensor	-	Yes
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