POCO M8 Power vs Redmi 17C 5G
₹500 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Redmi 17C 5G starts ₹500 lower: ₹20,999 against ₹21,499 for the M8 Power.
- The M8 Power has the faster chip: the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 against the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, going by published benchmark scores.
- The M8 Power has the bigger battery: 8,000 mAh against 6,000 mAh. It also charges faster, at 45W against 33W.
- The M8 Power has the better screen on paper: brighter (1,800 nits against 810) and sharper (FHD+ against 1600 x 720).
- The M8 Power is promised more software updates: 4 OS updates, against 2 OS updates for the Redmi 17C 5G.
- The Redmi 17C 5G is the lighter phone: 211 g against 225 g.
Get the M8 Power for the faster chip, the bigger battery and faster charging. Get the Redmi 17C 5G for the lighter build and the slimmer body.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 6GB + 128GB₹21,499
- 8GB + 128GB₹24,499
- 4GB + 128GB₹20,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹22,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
M8 Power vs Redmi 17C 5G, answered
In India, the POCO M8 Power starts at ₹21,499 and the Redmi 17C 5G starts at ₹20,999.
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Which is cheaper, the M8 Power or the Redmi 17C 5G?
The Redmi 17C 5G, by ₹500. Starting prices: ₹20,999 for the Redmi 17C 5G, ₹21,499 for the M8 Power. The M8 Power comes in 2 versions, up to ₹24,499. The Redmi 17C 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹22,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the M8 Power or the Redmi 17C 5G?
The M8 Power, with 8,000 mAh to 6,000 mAh. For charging, the M8 Power is quicker: 45W to 33W. 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 Power's: it is brighter (1,800 to 810 nits). The M8 Power has a 6.9-inch AMOLED at 120Hz, the Redmi 17C 5G a 6.9-inch screen at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP main on the M8 Power and 50MP main (f/1.8) on the Redmi 17C 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 Power runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, the Redmi 17C 5G the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. Going by published benchmark scores, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 is the faster of the two.
Which gets more software updates?
The M8 Power. It is promised 4 OS updates; the Redmi 17C 5G, 2 OS updates.
Which is better protected against water?
The M8 Power, rated IP65 to the Redmi 17C 5G's IP64. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The Redmi 17C 5G, at 211 g to 225 g.
