Xiaomi 17 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi 17 Pro
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Faster charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Higher-resolution camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Better display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Lighter body
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Panel Type | LTPO AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2656 | 2340 |
| Resolution Width | 1220 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 2160 | — |
| Peak Brightness | 3500 | 500 |
| PPI | 464 | 409 |
| Glass Type | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Screen-to-body | 89.5 | 81.7 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Helio G85 |
| Process (nm) | 3 | 12 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | HyperOS 3 | MIUI 12.5 |
| OS Version | 16 | 11 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM | 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 8K@30fps (HDR), 4K@30/60/120fps (HDR10 + , 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, 10-bit LOG), 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/120fps; gyro-EIS |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lens, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 4 |
| Depth | — | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| periscope telephoto | 50 MP, f/3, 115mm, (periscope telephoto) | — |
| ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, (ultrawide) | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.7, 23mm, (wide) | 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR10 + , gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 50 MP, f/2.2, 21mm, (wide) | 13 MP, f/2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 6300 | 4000 |
| Chemistry | Si/C Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 100 | 18 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 50 | — |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Dragon Crystal Glass), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 151.1 | 158.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8 | 8.4 |
| Weight (g) | 192 | 190 |
| Width (mm) | 71.8 | 75.3 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025, September 25 | 2021, May 25 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, September 25 | Available. Released 2021, May 27 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89 SA/NSA | — |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Positioning | GPS (L1 + L5), BDS (B1I + B1c + B2a), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.2 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi 17 Pro packs a 6300 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Xiaomi 17 Pro reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 50 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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