POCO M8 5G vs Redmi 17 5G
₹1,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Redmi 17 5G starts ₹1,000 lower: ₹23,999 against ₹24,999 for the M8 5G.
- The Redmi 17 5G has the bigger battery: 7,900 mAh against 5,520 mAh.
- The M8 5G has the better screen on paper: brighter (3,200 nits against 825).
- The M8 5G is the lighter phone: 178 g against 232 g.
- The M8 5G is better sealed against dust and water: IP65 and IP66 against IP64.
Get the M8 5G for the brighter screen, the lighter build and better water protection. Get the Redmi 17 5G for the lower price and the bigger battery.
Every spec, lined up
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 6GB + 128GB₹24,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹26,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹28,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹23,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹26,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
M8 5G vs Redmi 17 5G, answered
In India, the POCO M8 5G starts at ₹24,999 and the Redmi 17 5G starts at ₹23,999.
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Which is cheaper, the M8 5G or the Redmi 17 5G?
The Redmi 17 5G, by ₹1,000. Starting prices: ₹23,999 for the Redmi 17 5G, ₹24,999 for the M8 5G. The M8 5G comes in 3 versions, up to ₹28,999. The Redmi 17 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹26,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the M8 5G or the Redmi 17 5G?
The Redmi 17 5G, with 7,900 mAh to 5,520 mAh. Both charge at 45W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the M8 5G's: it is brighter (3,200 to 825 nits). The M8 5G has a 6.77-inch Curved AMOLED at 120Hz, the Redmi 17 5G a 6.9-inch screen at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP main on the M8 5G and 50MP main (f/1.8) on the Redmi 17 5G. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The M8 5G runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, the Redmi 17 5G the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5.
Which gets more software updates?
Neither: both are promised 4 OS updates.
Which is better protected against water?
The M8 5G, rated IP65 and IP66 to the Redmi 17 5G's IP64. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The M8 5G, at 178 g to 232 g.
