Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
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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 Max
Faster charging
Even
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 Max |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Max |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.7 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 810 | Adreno 812 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 |
| 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 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 1,237 | — |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 3,281 | — |
| AnTuTu | 986,597 | — |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | — |
| cardslot | — | No |
| unknown | — | UFS 2.1 - 128GB only UFS 4.0 |
| Variants | 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | — |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | Yes |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 32 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 32 MP, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 6500 | 9210 |
| Chemistry | Si/C Li-Ion | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 100 | 100 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8.6 |
| 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 | 229.5 |
| Width (mm) | 78.3 | 78.3 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Max |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Max |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Max |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Max |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Max are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 9210 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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