Both come from Xiaomi, and the Redmi is even more expensive. But what are you paying for? A 10,000 mAh battery and toughness.
Short answer
POCO X8 Pro - a far more powerful chip for gaming and a lower price. Redmi Note 17 Pro Max - a 10,000 mAh battery, IP66/68/69/69K, 3500 nits, eSIM.
Key differences
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 |
| Display | 6.59", AMOLED, 1268×2756, 120 Hz | 6.83", AMOLED, 1280×2772, 120 Hz |
| RAM / storage | 8/256 GB, 8/512 GB, 12/512 GB | 8/128 GB, 8/256 GB, 8/512 GB, 12/256 GB |
| Rear cameras | 50 MP + 8 MP | 50 MP + 8 MP |
| Front | 20 MP | 32 MP |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 10000 mAh |
| Charging | 100 W | 100 W |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K |
| Thickness / weight | 8.38 mm / 201.47 g | 8.65 mm / 229.5 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Performance
MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra and Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5. In games the POCO is on a different level.
Battery
10,000 mAh is a record for a smartphone in a regular body. And the Redmi weighs 229.5 g.
Protection
Redmi - IP69K, POCO - IP68.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Gaming and price - POCO X8 Pro.
- Battery and protection - Redmi Note 17 Pro Max.
FAQ
What battery does the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max have?
10,000 mAh.
Which is more powerful?
The POCO X8 Pro.
Is there eSIM?
On the Redmi - yes.