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Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 Jun 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 92 against 85 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and value for money. The Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 124,999 against PKR 174,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro takes it by 7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Level

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro costs PKR 50,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 2,710 mAh larger battery.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 124,999 Cheaper PKR 174,999
Design & build
Release date Released globally in March 2026. Expected in 2026
Dimensions 157.5 × 75.2 × 8.4 mm 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm
Weight 201.5 g Better Approximately 229.5 g
Water resistance IP68 Dust and Water Resistance IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed
Display
Screen size 6.59 inches 6.83 inches Better
Resolution 2756 × 1268 pixels (1.5K) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type AMOLED, 68 billion colors 120Hz adaptive HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support AMOLED
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 7i Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported
CPU Octa-core up to 3.4GHz Octa-core
GPU Mali-G720 MC8 Mali GPU
Operating system Android 16 with HyperOS 3 Android 16 HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB LPDDR5X 8GB / 12GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1 256GB / 512GB UFS
Card slot No Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50MP Sony IMX882 Main Camera, OIS 8MP Ultra-Wide Camera HDR, Panorama, Motion Tracking, Pro Mode 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash
Selfie camera 20MP Selfie Camera HDR, Portrait Mode 32MP Better
Video recording 4K @ 30/60fps 1080p @ 30/60fps Slow Motion up to 960fps Up to 4K — reported
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 6500mAh Silicon-Carbon battery Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better
Wired charging 100W HyperCharge fast charging and 27W wired reverse charging. 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE, LHDC, aptX HD 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors In-display Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass AI Face Unlock Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support USB Type-C 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 Poco X8 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7 points. It wins on performance and value for money. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 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 Poco X8 Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro is listed at PKR 124,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro cheaper by PKR 50,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.