Xiaomi 17 Pro
Xiaomi
PKR 264,999
90/100 overall
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Xiaomi 17 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco X8
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Oct 2025.
The short answer
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 90 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Xiaomi Poco X8 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,999 against PKR 264,999.
Xiaomi Poco X8
Poco
PKR 74,999
78/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi 17 Pro takes it by 11.9 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 190,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 2,040 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi 17 Pro charges 33W faster.
- Xiaomi 17 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi 17 Pro ships with 768 GB more storage.
Buy the Xiaomi 17 Pro if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…
you care most about value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Pro | Xiaomi Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 264,999 | PKR 74,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | March 2026 (expected in Pakistan) | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 151.1 × 71.8 × 8 mm | 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm |
| Weight | 192 g Better | 223 g |
| Water resistance | Not listed | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.73 inches | 6.83-inch Better |
| Resolution | 1220 × 2712 pixels (~460 ppi) | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 120Hz | AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, |
| Protection | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×4.6 GHz + 6×3.62 GHz) | Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Adreno 710 |
| Operating system | Android 16 with HyperOS 3 | Android 16, HyperOS 3. |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB Better | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (UFS 4.1) Better | UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP wide (OIS) + 50 MP periscope telephoto + 50 MP ultra-wide | 50MP, f/1.8, OIS, PDAF, 1/2.76" sensor, 0.64µm pixel size, 5P lens + 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4, LED flash. |
| Selfie camera | 50 MP wide Better | 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR |
| Video recording | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, HDR10+ | 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion / Si-Ca 6300 mAh | Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better |
| Wired charging | 100W wired, 50W wireless, 22.5W reverse wireless Better | 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (IP68 dust/water resistant) | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity, barometer, color spectrum, UWB | Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor. |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.
Questions people ask
Which is better, Xiaomi 17 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi 17 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.9 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. Xiaomi Poco X8 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.
What is the price of Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?
Xiaomi 17 Pro is listed at PKR 264,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 190,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Xiaomi 17 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi 17 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.
Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi 17 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on battery. Xiaomi 17 Pro carries a 6300 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 100W and 67W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi 17 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi 17 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi 17 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),.
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