Xiaomi Poco M8 Power vs Xiaomi Redmi 17C
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Poco M8 Power
5category wins
Xiaomi Redmi 17C
2category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Xiaomi Redmi 17C
Faster chip
Xiaomi Poco M8 Power
Bigger battery
Xiaomi Poco M8 Power
Faster charging
Xiaomi Poco M8 Power
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Xiaomi Poco M8 Power
Lighter body
Xiaomi Redmi 17C
Best value for money
Xiaomi Poco M8 Power
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Power | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.99 | 6.9 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2396 | 1600 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 720 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 1800 | 810 |
| PPI | 375 | 254 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | — |
| Screen-to-body | 88.4 | 84.3 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Power | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 613 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Dimensity 6300 |
| Process (nm) | — | 6 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | HyperOS 3 | — |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Xiaomi Poco M8 Power +23%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi Poco M8 Power +18%AnTuTu
Xiaomi Poco M8 Power +12%| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Power | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 952 | 771 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 2,328 | 1,980 |
| AnTuTu | 593,849 | 528,398 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Power | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Other | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Variants | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Power | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, 28mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Power | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Power | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 8000 | 6000 |
| Chemistry | Si/C Li-Ion | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | 45 | 33 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Power | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 169.7 | 171.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.5 | 8.1 |
| Other | IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) | IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) |
| Weight (g) | 225 | 211 |
| Width (mm) | 79.1 | 79.5 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Power | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, August 04 | 2026, August 25 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, August 07 | Available. Released 2026, August 25 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Power | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | LTE | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 |
| 5G Bands | SA/NSA | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Power | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| infrared port | Yes | — |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Power | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Power | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass |
| Other | Virtual proximity sensing | Virtual proximity sensing |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Poco M8 Power and Xiaomi Redmi 17C are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Both phones sit in the same price band, so the choice comes down to specs and brand preference.
Xiaomi Poco M8 Power packs a 8000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Xiaomi Poco M8 Power posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Above 60,000 DZD, prioritise screen quality, fast charging, and a clear software-update commitment.
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