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Xiaomi Poco X8 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 6 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco X8 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on performance. The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,999 against PKR 174,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 100,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 870 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 33W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max ships with 256 GB more storage.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if…

you care most about camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Poco X8 Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 74,999 Cheaper PKR 174,999
Design & build
Release date September 2026 Expected in 2026
Dimensions 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm
Weight 223 g Better Approximately 229.5 g
Water resistance IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed
Display
Screen size 6.83-inch 6.83 inches
Resolution 1280 × 2772 pixels 1280 × 2772 pixels
Panel type AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, AMOLED
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported
CPU Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core
GPU Adreno 710 Mali GPU
Operating system Android 16, HyperOS 3. Android 16 HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X 8GB / 12GB
Internal storage UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) 256GB / 512GB UFS Better
Card slot No Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50MP, f/1.8, OIS, PDAF, 1/2.76" sensor, 0.64µm pixel size, 5P lens + 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4, LED flash. 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash
Selfie camera 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR 32MP Better
Video recording 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. Up to 4K — reported
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better
Wired charging 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor. Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG 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 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Poco X8 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.

What is the price of Xiaomi Poco X8 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is listed at PKR 74,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 100,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 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 Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco X8 carries a 8340 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell, with 67W and 100W wired charging respectively.

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

Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (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.