Xiaomi Poco M8x vs Xiaomi Redmi 17C
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Poco M8x
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Xiaomi Redmi 17C
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Xiaomi Poco M8x
Faster charging
Xiaomi Poco M8x
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Xiaomi Redmi 17C
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1600 | 1600 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| PPI | 254 | 254 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | — |
| Screen-to-body | 86.2 | 84.3 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 613 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 |
| Process (nm) | 4 | 6 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| cardslot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| unknown | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Variants | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | — |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | 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 M8x | 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 M8x | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 7900 | 6000 |
| Wired Charging (W) | 45 | 33 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic back or silicone polymer (eco leather), plastic frame | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 170.1 | 171.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.8 | 8.2 |
| unknown | IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) | IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) |
| Weight (g) | 232 | 211 |
| Width (mm) | 78.4 | 79.5 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, August 21 | Not announced yet |
| Status | Coming soon. Exp. release 2026, August 27 | Rumored. Exp. release 2026, August |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| 2gbands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3gbands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 - International |
| 4gbands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41 | LTE |
| 5gbands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 78 SA/NSA | SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| unknown | — | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| 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 17C |
|---|---|---|
| 3 5mmjack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
| unknown | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass |
| unknown | — | Virtual proximity sensing |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Poco M8x and Xiaomi Redmi 17C are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi Poco M8x packs a 7900 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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