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POCO X8 vs Redmi 17 5G
Product A: POCO
101 of 162 known
Product B: Redmi
92 of 162 known
67 of 154 fields differ
- 43 different values
- 24 known for one only
- 37 the same
- 50 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 284 phones.
- Maximum wired charging power (claimed)A: 67WB: 45WPOCO is 22 W higher.
- Rated battery capacityA: 8,190mAhB: 7,350mAhPOCO is 840 mAh higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- APOCO: 78.3 × 163.5 mm
- BRedmi: 78.4 × 170.1 mm
Weight
0 to 250 g
All 162 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
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Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
1 September 20266Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_poco_x8_5g-14911.phpRead 15 October 2026GSMArena: announced 2026, September 01. The GSMArena launch news is dated the same day.8Press articlegsmarena.com/poco_x8_is_official_with_an_8340_mah_battery_and_the_snapdragon_6s_gen_4_soc-news-74434.phpRead 15 October 2026GSMArena launch news for the global announcement.
Status
Predecessor
POCO X712Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Xiaomi-Poco-X8-smartphone-review-Probably-the-best-phone-deal-of-2026-for-battery-life-and-display.1426213.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's Poco X8 review compares it with the Poco X7 and calls that phone its predecessor.13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Xiaomi-Poco-X8-launching-globally-with-massive-battery-gain-over-Poco-X7.1344379.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck compares the Poco X8 battery with last year's Poco X7 and calls the X7 its predecessor.
Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
Markets
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Colours
Form factor
OS support period (claimed)
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Security support period (claimed)
6years9Spec databaseepey.co.uk/phone/poco-x8.htmlRead 15 October 2026Epey lists a 6 year security update guarantee. Indian launch coverage (thetechoutlook.com, 2026-09-04) quotes a promise of 4 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patches. The global maker pages do not state a policy and the start date of the period is not stated, so it is stored as reported.10Press articlethetechoutlook.com/new-release/gadgets-release/mobile/poco-x8-5g-and-poco-x8-power-5g-launched-in-india-sale-starts-on-11-septemberRead 15 October 2026India launch report: the company promised 4 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patch updates. The Android generation count is not converted to years.
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Security updates until
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Body
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Height
Width
Thickness
Thickness with camera bump
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Folded dimensions
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Weight
Frame
Front
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 21Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026
Back
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Dust and water rating
Water resistance depth
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Water resistance time
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MIL-STD-810
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SIM capacity
Stylus
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Stylus name
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Display
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Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
447ppi
254.3ppi
Aspect ratio
Display type
Display type (as published)
Max refresh rate
Min refresh rate
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Touch sampling rate
Instant touch sampling
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Display brightness (typical, claimed)
Outdoor brightness (claimed)
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Peak display brightness (claimed)
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Minimum brightness
Colour depth per channel
DCI-P3 coverage
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HDR playback formats
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PWM dimming frequency
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Always-on display
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Front camera cutout
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Cover screen size
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Cover screen resolution
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Cover screen refresh rate
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Cover screen type
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Platform
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OS at launch
Android 163Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-721382Read 15 October 2026FAQ: Xiaomi HyperOS 3 based on Android 16.6Maker product pagetrust.mi.com/bff/aer-certifications/findAllRead 15 October 2026Xiaomi public AER table, read with a POST of orderBy true and status 1. Row REDMI 17 5G: shippedVersion Android 16, releaseDate 2026-08.
Software
Latest stable OS (verified)
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Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 41Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Maker names Snapdragon 6s Gen 4. The model code SM6435-AA comes from GSMArena and Epey.6Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_poco_x8_5g-14911.phpRead 15 October 2026GSMArena: Qualcomm SM6435-AA Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4 nm).
Process
CPU cores
CPU configuration
APOCO X8
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Cortex-A78 | 2.4 |
| 4 | Cortex-A55 | 1.8 |
BRedmi 17 5G
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Cortex-A78 | 2.4 |
| 6 | Cortex-A55 | 2 |
Max CPU clock
2.4GHz
2.4GHz
GPU
NPU performance
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Memory
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RAM
RAM type
Storage (nominal)
Storage type
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Memory card
Rear cameras
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Physical rear cameras
APOCO X8
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | OIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.8 | 26 | 1/2.76" | 0.64 | PDAF | Yes |
| Depth | 2 | 2.4 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Source1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page: 50 MP main camera with OIS, 0.64 um, f/1.8, 5P lens, plus a 2 MP depth camera at f/2.4. The support FAQ states there is no ultrawide and no macro camera.6Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_poco_x8_5g-14911.phpRead 15 October 2026GSMArena: main camera 50 MP, f/1.8, 26 mm (wide), 1/2.76 inch, 0.64 um, PDAF, OIS. The 26 mm value is the 35 mm equivalent focal length as GSMArena lists it.
BRedmi 17 5G
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Autofocus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.8 | PDAF |
Source1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-17-5g/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page: 50 MP main camera, 5P lens, f/1.8. An auxiliary lens is listed with no resolution, and the FAQ says there is no ultrawide and no macro camera, so only the main camera is a row. Autofocus is PDAF per GSMArena.7Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_17_5g-14869.phpRead 15 October 2026GSMArena: 50 MP, f/1.8, wide, PDAF. It lists a second auxiliary lens with no data.
Number of rear cameras
2
1
Main camera
50MP
50MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
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Maximum photo digital zoom
Flash
Camera features
Live moment, HDR, Portrait mode, Underwater mode, Ultra HD mode, Panorama, Documents, Pro mode, Time-lapse, Super night, Dual video, Slow motion1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page rear camera photography features: Live moment, HDR, Portrait mode, Underwater mode, Ultra HD mode, Panorama, Documents, Pro mode. Time-lapse, Super night, Dual video and Slow motion come from the support FAQ shooting mode list.
Film camera, HDR mode, Night mode, Auto night mode, Portrait mode, Time-lapse, Dual camera recording, Document mode, Pro mode, Ultra HD1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-17-5g/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page photography modes. Pro mode and Ultra HD come from the support FAQ shooting mode list. Live moment needs 6 GB RAM or more and is not listed.
Maximum rear video rate per resolution
APOCO X8
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
| 1280 | 720 | 120 |
BRedmi 17 5G
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
Max video resolution
1920 × 1080px
1920 × 1080px
Recorded video HDR formats
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Log recording
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Video recording codecs
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Video stabilisation
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Maximum slow-motion capture rate
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Front camera
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Front cameras
APOCO X8
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Pixel size (µm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 16 | 2.4 | 1 |
BRedmi 17 5G
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) |
|---|---|---|
| Main | 8 | 2.05 |
Maximum front video rate per resolution
APOCO X8
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
BRedmi 17 5G
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
Front autofocus
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Audio
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Stereo speakers
3.5 mm jack
Audio features
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, 300% volume boost1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page: Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res and 300% volume boost (17 volume levels compared with 15).
Microphones
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Network
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Network
2G bands
3G bands
4G bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B66, B71, B38, B40, B41, B42, B481Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Global spec page: LTE FDD B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B18/B19/B20/B26/B28/B66/B71 and LTE TDD B38/B40/B41/B42/B48.
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B32, B66, B71, B38, B40, B41, B42, B481Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-17-5g/specsRead 15 October 2026Global spec page: LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66/71 and LTE TDD B38/40/41/42/48.
5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78, n71, n26, n481Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Global spec page: n1/2/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66/77/78/71/26/48.
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n781Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-17-5g/specsRead 15 October 2026Global spec page: SA n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/48/66/71/77/78. The NSA list is the same without n12, n26 and n48. The union is stored.
5G modes
5G mmWave
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Maximum modem download rate
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Satellite
Wi-Fi calling
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Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Bluetooth
Bluetooth audio codecs
NFC
Ultra-wideband
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Positioning
GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BeiDou (B1I+B1C), Galileo (E1), QZSS (L1)1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page: GPS L1, GLONASS G1, BDS B1I+B1C, Galileo E1, QZSS L1, A-GPS.
Dual-frequency GNSS
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Connector
USB data standard
Video out over USB
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IR blaster
Features and sensors
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Fingerprint
Face unlock
Sensors
Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic compass, Gyroscope1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page sensor list. IR blaster is stored in its own field.
Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Electronic compass, Flicker sensor, Gravity sensor, Magnetic field sensor, Virtual proximity sensing3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-721382Read 15 October 2026FAQ sensor list: ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass, flicker, gravity, magnetic field and a virtual proximity sensing touch panel solution.
Extra buttons
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Battery and charging
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Rated battery capacity
Battery capacity (typical)
Rated battery energy
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Battery type
Claimed battery life
APOCO X8
Not availableBRedmi 17 5G
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Audio playback | 109 |
| Video playback | 28 |
| Talk time | 53 |
Maximum wired charging power (claimed)
Wired charging standards
USB PD 2.0, USB PD 3.0, USB PPS, QC 2.0, QC 3.0, QC 3+1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page: PD3.0 / PD2.0. The support FAQ adds PPS and QC2.0, QC3.0 and QC3+.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-728421Read 15 October 2026FAQ: QC2.0, QC3.0, QC3+, PD2.0, PD3.0 and PPS.
USB PD 2.0, USB PD 3.0, USB PPS, QC 2.0, QC 3.0, QC 3+3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-721382Read 15 October 2026FAQ: QC 2.0 / QC 3.0 / QC 3+ / PD 2.0 / PD 3.0 / PPS. QC 4.0, QC 4+, UFCS and MI FC 2.0 are not supported.
Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
Wireless charging
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Wireless charging power
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Wireless standards
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Built-in alignment magnets
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Reverse wireless output power
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Reverse wired
Charger in box
No1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-17-5g/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page: no power adapter included in the box. The EU safety sheet says the package does not include a charger.5Maker spec sheet (PDF)telekom.de/pdf/sicherheitsinformationen-xiaomi-redmi-17-5gRead 15 October 2026Same document: for environmental reasons the package does not include a charger. The product allows chargers up to 45 W.
Included adapter rated power
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Measured
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Geekbench single-core
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Geekbench multi-core
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3DMark Wild Life Extreme
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AnTuTu
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Display brightness (measured)
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PWM dimming (measured)
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Mixed-use battery life (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
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EU label and regulatory
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EU energy class
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Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
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Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
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Drop resistance class
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Repairability class
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SAR head (US)
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SAR body (US)
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SAR head (EU)
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SAR body (EU)
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Hearing aid compatibility
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In the box
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In the box
Mobile Phone, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Protective Case, Safety Information, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page package contents. The box content may differ across regions.
Mobile Phone, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Safety Information, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-17-5g/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page package contents. The content may differ across regions.
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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