Xiaomi Poco X8
Poco
PKR 74,999
78/100 overall
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Xiaomi Poco X8 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 6 Sep 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 78 against 72 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 still wins on camera, 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 119,999.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17
Redmi
PKR 119,999
72/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 6.2 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 45,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 640 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 22W faster.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 4 GB more RAM.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…
you care most about performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 if…
you care most about camera.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 74,999 Cheaper | PKR 119,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 2026 | 27 August 2026 |
| Dimensions | 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm | 169.70 × 79.14 × 8.45 mm |
| Weight | 223 g Better | 224 g |
| Water resistance | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K | IP65 — dust-tight and protected against low-pressure water jets |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.83-inch | 6.99-inch Better |
| Resolution | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better | 1080 × 2396 pixels |
| Panel type | AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, | AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate, 1800 nits peak brightness |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 (4nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core, 2 × Cortex-A78 up to 2.3GHz + 6 × Cortex-A55 up to 1.95GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Adreno 613 |
| Operating system | Android 16, HyperOS 3. | Android 16, HyperOS 3 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better | 6GB / 8GB |
| Internal storage | UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) | 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 |
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (possibly shared SIM 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, f/1.8, PDAF, AI Dual Camera, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Selfie camera | 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR | 16MP, f/2.0, HDR, AI Portrait, Beauty Mode |
| Video recording | 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. | 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps, slow-motion video. |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better | 7700mAh, non-removable, Li-Po. |
| Wired charging | 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better | 45W wired fast charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging. |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby, 5G support. |
| 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, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor. | Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, electronic compass, virtual proximity sensor, IR blaster. |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, 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 Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17?
Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.2 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 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 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 in Pakistan?
Xiaomi Poco X8 is listed at PKR 74,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 at PKR 119,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 45,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 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?
Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco X8 carries a 8340 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 a 7700 mAh cell, with 67W and 45W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17?
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 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 (4nm).
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