Xiaomi Poco X8 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro (China)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Poco X8
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro (China)
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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 (China)
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Xiaomi Poco X8
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro (China) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 447 | 447 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Screen-to-body | 89.5 | 89.5 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro (China) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Adreno |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 |
| Process (nm) | 4 | 4 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | HyperOS 3 | HyperOS 3 |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Geekbench (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 1,009 | 1,009 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 2,892 | 2,892 |
| AnTuTu | 829,894 | 829,894 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Other | UFS 2.2 - 128GB only UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 - 128GB only UFS 3.1 |
| Variants | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR, panorama | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 16 MP, f/2.4, (wide) | 8 MP, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 8340 | 9000 |
| Chemistry | Si/C Li-Ion | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 67 | 67 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), plastic back, plastic frame | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 163.5 | 163.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.6 | 8.5 |
| Other | 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 72 hours) Drop resistant up to 3m | 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 72 hours) Drop resistant up to 3m |
| Weight (g) | 223 | 226 |
| Width (mm) | 78.3 | 78.3 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, September 01 | 2026, July 14 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, September 11 | Available. Released 2026, July 14 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro (China) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 | 1, 3, 5, 8, 19, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS (B1I+B1c) | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS (B1I+B1c) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro (China) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Other | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio | — |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity (ultrasonic) |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Poco X8 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro (China) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro (China) packs a 9000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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