Poco M8 Power 5G vs Redmi Note 17 5G
It's close. Buy Poco M8 Power 5G if you want to spend less. Buy Redmi Note 17 5G if you want better photos.
The short answer
- CameraRedmi Note 17 5G. Takes the better photos: camera score 4 out of 10, against 3.
- BatteryIt's a tie
- SpeedIt's a tie
- UpdatesIt's a tie
- PricePoco M8 Power 5G. Costs 11% less.
Overall it's close, so pick the one that wins on what matters most to you.
Side by side
| Spec | Poco M8 Power 5G | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹24,999 | ₹27,999 |
| Launched | 4 August 2026 | 6 August 2026 |
| Software now | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) (same as launch) | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) (same as launch) |
| Rating | 7.1/10 | 6.9/10 |
| Battery | 8000mAh battery gave Smartprix about 9 to 10 hours of screen time, so most people get two days; 45W charging takes almost 2 hours. | 8000mAh battery easily lasts a full day with plenty left; 45W charging takes about 90 minutes. |
| Camera | One useful 50MP camera that is decent in daylight but blurry indoors, and video stops at 1080p. | Just one 50MP camera on the back, decent in daylight but inconsistent at night, and no 4K video. |
| Speed | Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 is fine for apps and social media, below average for games. | Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 is slower than last year's model; fine for daily apps, weak for games. |
| Catch | Mono speaker, no NFC in India, weak cameras and slow charging; heavy at 225g. | Slower chip than the Redmi Note 15, a single camera and a single speaker for ₹27,999. |
| Updates | 4 years | 4 years |
Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Poco M8 Power 5G | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.83-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2396) AMOLED, 120Hz, 1800 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 7i | 6.99-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2396) OLED, 120Hz, 1800 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 (4nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 (SM4450-AF) |
| CPU | 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.3GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 1.95GHz | Octa-core (cluster details not officially stated) |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 613 | Adreno (model not officially stated) |
| AI chip (NPU) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 6GB RAM, 128GB (UFS 2.2, LPDDR4X; microSD expansion) | 6GB RAM, 128GB (UFS 2.2; microSDXC (shared SIM slot)) |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired (PD 3.0), 22.5W reverse wired | 45W wired (PD 3.0), 22.5W reverse wired |
| Cameras | 50 MP Samsung main (1/2.76", f/1.8, 28mm, PDAF) + 2 MP auxiliary; 8 MP selfie (f/2.0); 1080p 30fps video | 50 MP main (1/2.76", f/1.8, PDAF), no ultrawide; 8 MP selfie (f/2.0) |
| Water and dust | IP65 | IP65 |
| Size and weight | 8.4mm thick, 225g | 8.4mm thick, 225g |
| Software | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) at launch, HyperOS 3 (Android 16) now | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) at launch, HyperOS 3 (Android 16) now |
| Updates | 4 years promised | 4 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | No | No |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, no NFC in India, IR blaster, USB-C, no 3.5mm jack | 5G, no NFC, no 3.5mm jack (per Smartprix review); Wi-Fi and Bluetooth versions not officially stated |
| Modem | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Single speaker with 200% volume boost; haptics feel cheap per Smartprix | Single bottom-firing speaker; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | 960Hz PWM with DC dimming; 240Hz touch sampling | 960Hz PWM; touch sampling not officially stated |
| Cooling | Graphite cooling (10,416 sq mm per Smartprix) | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Black, Silver, Blaze Orange | Dark Night, Arctic Blue, Starlight Purple |
Where to buy
- Poco M8 Power 5G₹24,999
- Redmi Note 17 5G₹27,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, Poco M8 Power 5G or Redmi Note 17 5G?
- It's close. Buy Poco M8 Power 5G if you want to spend less. Buy Redmi Note 17 5G if you want better photos.
- Which has the better camera?
- Redmi Note 17 5G takes the better photos.
- Which has the better battery life?
- They are about even on battery.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- They are about even on speed.
- How much do they cost?
- Poco M8 Power 5G costs ₹24,999, Redmi Note 17 5G costs ₹27,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Poco M8 Power 5G: 4 years, now on HyperOS 3 (Android 16). Redmi Note 17 5G: 4 years, now on HyperOS 3 (Android 16).