Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro
Faster charging
Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.83 | 6.83 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2772 | 2772 |
| Resolution Width | 1280 | 1280 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 3200 | 3500 |
| PPI | 447 | 447 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Screen-to-body | 89.6 | 89.5 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.7 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 810 | Adreno |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 |
| Process (nm) | 4 | 4 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | HyperOS 2 | HyperOS 3 |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 1,237 | — |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 3,281 | — |
| AnTuTu | 986,597 | — |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | — |
| cardslot | — | No |
| unknown | — | UFS 2.2 - 128GB only UFS 3.1 |
| Variants | 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | — |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Video | Yes | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 2 |
| ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, (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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 32 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 16 MP, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 6500 | 8340 |
| Chemistry | Si/C Li-Ion | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 100 | 67 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), plastic frame, fiber-reinforced plastic back | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 163.3 | 163.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.3 | 8.5 |
| unknown | — | IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Manufacturer-rated water-resistance (up to 2m for 24 hours) Drop resistant up to 2.5m |
| Weight (g) | 206 | 222 |
| Width (mm) | 78.3 | 78.3 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, January 08 | Not announced yet |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, January 08 | Rumored |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | — |
| 2gbands | — | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | — |
| 3gbands | — | HSDPA 850, 900, 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 | — |
| 4gbands | — | LTE |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA | — |
| 5gbands | — | SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| infrared port | Yes | — |
| infraredport | — | Yes |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | — |
| 3 5mmjack | — | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) |
| unknown | — | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro packs a 8340 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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