Xiaomi Poco M8x vs Xiaomi Redmi 17 4G
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Poco M8x
3category wins
Xiaomi Redmi 17 4G
1category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Xiaomi Redmi 17 4G
Faster chip
Xiaomi Poco M8x
Bigger battery
Xiaomi Poco M8x
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Even
Best value for money
Xiaomi Poco M8x
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1600 | 1600 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | — | 825 |
| PPI | 254 | 254 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Screen-to-body | 86.2 | 86.2 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 613 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | Helio G91 Ultra |
| Process (nm) | 4 | 12 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | — | HyperOS 3 |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Xiaomi Poco M8x +141%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi Poco M8x +60%AnTuTu
Xiaomi Poco M8x +76%| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 976 | 405 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 2,250 | 1,407 |
| AnTuTu | 624,021 | 354,158 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Other | UFS 2.2 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Variants | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| 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, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2.1, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 7900 | 7500 |
| Chemistry | — | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 45 | 45 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic back or silicone polymer (eco leather), plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 170.1 | 170.1 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Other | IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) | IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) RGB light (on the back) |
| Weight (g) | 232 | 232 |
| Width (mm) | 78.4 | 78.4 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, August 21 | 2026, August 10 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, August 27 | Available. Released 2026, August 10 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 78 SA/NSA | — |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| NFC | No | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Other | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio | — |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass |
| Other | — | Virtual proximity sensing |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Poco M8x and Xiaomi Redmi 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 Poco M8x packs a 7900 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Xiaomi Poco M8x posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
In the 30,000 to 60,000 DZD bracket, look for 5,000 mAh batteries, 120Hz screens, and at least 6 GB of RAM.
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