Xiaomi Poco M8s vs Xiaomi Redmi 17C
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Poco M8s
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3category wins
Xiaomi Redmi 17C
1category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Xiaomi Poco M8s
Bigger battery
Xiaomi Poco M8s
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Xiaomi Poco M8s
Lighter body
Xiaomi Redmi 17C
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8s | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2392 | 1600 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 720 |
| Refresh Rate | 144 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 850 | 810 |
| PPI | 374 | 254 |
| Screen-to-body | 85.8 | 84.3 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8s | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Dimensity 6300 |
| Process (nm) | 6 | 6 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | HyperOS 2 | — |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Xiaomi Poco M8s +22%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi Poco M8s +10%AnTuTu
Xiaomi Poco M8s +17%| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8s | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 938 | 771 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 2,183 | 1,980 |
| AnTuTu | 617,626 | 528,398 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8s | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Other | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Variants | 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8s | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | LED flash, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, 28mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8s | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8s | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 7000 | 6000 |
| Chemistry | Si/C Li-Ion | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | 33 | 33 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8s | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 169.4 | 171.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.4 | 8.1 |
| Other | IP64 dust tight and water resistant | IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) |
| Weight (g) | 217 | 211 |
| Width (mm) | 80.4 | 79.5 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8s | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, April 21 | 2026, August 25 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, April 21 | Available. Released 2026, August 25 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8s | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 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 M8s | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| infrared port | Yes | — |
| NFC | Yes | 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 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8s | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8s | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass |
| Other | Virtual proximity sensor | Virtual proximity sensing |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Poco M8s and Xiaomi Redmi 17C are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi Poco M8s packs a 7000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Xiaomi Poco M8s posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
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