Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max
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 Poco X8 Pro Max
Faster charging
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro
Lighter body
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max | 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 | 3500 | 3500 |
| PPI | 446 | 447 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Screen-to-body | 90 | 89.5 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.73 GHz Cortex-X925 & 3x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Immortalis-G925 MC11 | Adreno |
| Chipset Name | Mediatek Dimensity 9500s | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 |
| Process (nm) | 3 | 4 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | HyperOS 3 | HyperOS 3 |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 2,650 | — |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 8,379 | — |
| AnTuTu | 2,704,498 | — |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | — |
| cardslot | — | No |
| unknown | — | UFS 2.2 - 128GB only UFS 3.1 |
| Variants | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | — |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 960fps slow-motion | 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, (ultrawide) | 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.5, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Features | HDR | HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 16 MP, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 8500 | 8340 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 100 | 67 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 162.9 | 163.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.2 | 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) | 218 | 222 |
| Width (mm) | 77.9 | 78.3 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, March | Not announced yet |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, March | Rumored |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 2gbands | — | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3gbands | — | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 |
| 4gbands | — | LTE |
| 5gbands | — | SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| infraredport | — | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS |
| Radio | — | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | — |
| 3 5mmjack | — | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) |
| unknown | — | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, IR blaster | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max packs a 8500 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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