Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 4G
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro
6category wins
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 4G
1category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro
Faster chip
Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro
Bigger battery
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 4G
Faster charging
Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro
Lighter body
Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro
Best value for money
Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.83 | 6.99 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2772 | 2396 |
| Resolution Width | 1280 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 3200 | 1800 |
| PPI | 447 | 375 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Screen-to-body | 89.6 | 88.4 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.7 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (4x2.9 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 810 | Adreno 610 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 |
| Process (nm) | 4 | 6 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | HyperOS 2 | HyperOS 3 |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro +153%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro +103%AnTuTu
Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro +106%| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 1,223 | 484 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 3,168 | 1,558 |
| AnTuTu | 1,041,898 | 505,682 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Other | — | UFS 2.2 |
| Variants | 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | Yes | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, (ultrawide) | — |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.6, 24mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR, panorama | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 32 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 6500 | 7700 |
| Chemistry | Si/C Li-Ion | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 100 | 45 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), plastic frame, fiber-reinforced plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 163.3 | 169.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.3 | 8.5 |
| Other | — | IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) |
| Weight (g) | 206 | 224 |
| Width (mm) | 78.3 | 79.1 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, January 08 | 2026, August 27 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, January 08 | Available. Released 2026, August 28 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
| 5G Bands | 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 |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5 |
| infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | No | No |
| 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 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) | Yes |
| Other | — | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass |
| Other | — | Virtual proximity sensing |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 4G 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 Redmi Note 17 4G packs a 7700 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro 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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