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POCO X8 vs Redmi Note 17 5G
Product A: POCO
101 of 162 known
Product B: Redmi
114 of 162 known
76 of 154 fields differ
- 48 different values
- 28 known for one only
- 40 the same
- 38 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 284 phones.
- Peak brightnessA: 3,500nitsB: 1,800nitsPOCO is 1,700 nits higher.
- Maximum wired charging power (claimed)A: 67WB: 45WPOCO is 22 W higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- APOCO: 78.3 × 163.5 mm
- BRedmi: 79.1 × 169.7 mm
Weight
0 to 250 g
All 162 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Not available
Model numbers
26081RA18G4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2759229_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Model identifier 26081RA18G on page 1.5Owner's manualimagepool.drillisch-online.de/v2/global/hardware/dokumente/Xiaomi/Redmi-Note-17-5G/1850203000405_MUNICH_20260528_2.pdfRead 14 October 2026English block: Model 26081RA18G.
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.
Redmi Note 15 5G12Reviewsmartzone.de/redmi-note-17-5g-im-testRead 14 October 2026Review intro compares with the Redmi Note 15 5G as the predecessor.14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Xiaomi-launches-Redmi-Note-17-5G-with-8-000mAh-battery-in-India.1361302.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the Redmi Note 15 5G the previous-generation model of the Redmi Note 17 5G.
Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
From €399.91Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 20267Press articlenetzwelt.de/news/259123-angriff-samsung-xiaomi-tochter-poco-bringt-handy-8340-mah-monster-akku-ab-320-euro.htmlRead 15 October 2026
From €349.91Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-17-5g/specsRead 14 October 20268Press articlechinamobilemag.de/vorstellung/xiaomi-redmi-note-17-serie-deutschland-launch.htmlRead 14 October 20269Press articlenetzwelt.de/smartphone/vergleich/redmi-note-17-note-17-pro-pro-max-so-unterscheiden-neuen-xiaomi-handys.htmlRead 14 October 202613Measurementsmartzone.de/redmi-note-17-5g-im-testRead 14 October 2026
Markets
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Colours
Form factor
OS support period (claimed)
Not available
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.
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
Dust and water rating
Water resistance depth
Not available
Water resistance time
Not available
MIL-STD-810
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SIM capacity
Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity0eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page says dual SIM (nano SIM + nano SIM). The support FAQ says the phone does not support eSIM, so the active eSIM count is 0.
Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity0eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-17-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026SIM 1 plus a hybrid slot that takes a second nano SIM or a microSD card. The FAQ says no eSIM.3Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-728107Read 14 October 2026FAQ SIM Q3: no eSIM.
Stylus
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Stylus name
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Display
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Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
447ppi
376ppi
Aspect ratio
Display type
Display type (as published)
Max refresh rate
Min refresh rate
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Touch sampling rate
Instant touch sampling
Display brightness (typical, claimed)
Outdoor brightness (claimed)
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Peak display brightness (claimed)
Minimum brightness
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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
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 Note 17 5G
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Qualcomm Kryo performance | 2.3 |
| 6 | Qualcomm Kryo efficiency | 2 |
Max CPU clock
2.4GHz
2.3GHz
GPU
NPU performance
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Memory
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RAM
RAM type
Storage (nominal)
Storage type
Not available
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 Note 17 5G
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Autofocus | OIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.8 | 26 | 1/2.76 inch | PDAF | No |
Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-17-5g/specsRead 14 October 202650MP main camera with a 5P lens at f/1.8. There is no second imaging camera. The FAQ mentions a 0.08 megapixel auxiliary sensor under the main camera, which is not counted.11Spec databaseepey.co.uk/phone/redmi-note-17-5g.htmlRead 14 October 2026Phase detect autofocus (PDAF), 5-element lens, f/1.8.12Reviewsmartzone.de/redmi-note-17-5g-im-testRead 14 October 2026Review: main camera 50MP, f/1.8, 1/2.76 inch, 26mm, autofocus. No stabilisation. A distance sensor under the main camera is not an imaging camera.
Number of rear cameras
2
1
Main camera
50MP
50MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
Not available
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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.
Live moments, HDR, Portrait mode, Night mode, Ultra HD, Panorama, Pro mode, Documents, Dual video3Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-728107Read 14 October 2026FAQ camera Q3: rear modes include Portrait, Pro, Dual video, Documents, HDR, Night mode, Ultra HD, Live moments and Panorama.
Maximum rear video rate per resolution
APOCO X8
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
| 1280 | 720 | 120 |
BRedmi Note 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
Not available
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 Note 17 5G
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Sensor optical format | Autofocus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 16 | 2.5 | 1/3 inch | Fixed |
Maximum front video rate per resolution
APOCO X8
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
BRedmi Note 17 5G
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
Front autofocus
Not available
No
Audio
2 of 4 differ
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
850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-17-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026GSM 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz as printed.
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, B17, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B32, B66, B38, B40, B41, B42, B481Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-17-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026LTE FDD 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66 and LTE TDD 38/40/41/42/48. Connectivity and network bands may vary based on region availability and operator support.
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, n77, n781Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-17-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026SA: n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/48/66/77/78. NSA: n1/2/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66/77/78. The wider SA list is stored. NSA lacks n12, n26 and n48.
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.
GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BeiDou (B1I+B1C), Galileo (E1)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-17-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026GPS L1, GLONASS G1, BDS B1I+B1C and Galileo E1 as printed.
Dual-frequency GNSS
Not available
Connector
USB data standard
Video out over USB
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IR blaster
Features and sensors
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Fingerprint
Face unlock
Yes, type not stated1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page says AI face unlock and does not name 2D or 3D.
Not available
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, Electronic compass, Virtual proximity sensor1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-17-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026Virtual proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, electronic compass and IR blaster. The IR blaster is stored separately. There is no gyroscope.
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 Note 17 5G
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video playback | 26 |
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.
Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
Wireless charging
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
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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19.9h1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-17-5g/specsRead 14 October 20268Press articlechinamobilemag.de/vorstellung/xiaomi-redmi-note-17-serie-deutschland-launch.htmlRead 14 October 20269Press articlenetzwelt.de/smartphone/vergleich/redmi-note-17-note-17-pro-pro-max-so-unterscheiden-neuen-xiaomi-handys.htmlRead 14 October 202613Measurementsmartzone.de/redmi-note-17-5g-im-testRead 14 October 2026
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
90min1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-17-5g/specsRead 14 October 20268Press articlechinamobilemag.de/vorstellung/xiaomi-redmi-note-17-serie-deutschland-launch.htmlRead 14 October 20269Press articlenetzwelt.de/smartphone/vergleich/redmi-note-17-note-17-pro-pro-max-so-unterscheiden-neuen-xiaomi-handys.htmlRead 14 October 202613Measurementsmartzone.de/redmi-note-17-5g-im-testRead 14 October 2026
Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
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EU label and regulatory
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EU energy class
Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
Drop resistance class
Repairability class
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.
REDMI Note 17 5G, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/redmi-note-17-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026UK package contents. The page notes that contents differ across regions.
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
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imagepool.drillisch-online.de/v2/global/hardware/dokumente/Xiaomi/Redmi-Note-17-5G/1850203000405_MUNICH_20260528_2.pdf5Owner's manualimagepool.drillisch-online.de/v2/global/hardware/dokumente/Xiaomi/Redmi-Note-17-5G/1850203000405_MUNICH_20260528_2.pdfRead 14 October 2026English section of the Xiaomi Safety Information leaflet as hosted by a German carrier. It points to the user guide by QR code.
EPREL registration number
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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