Xiaomi Poco x8 Pro 512GB vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G 256GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 8 of the specs we have recorded, and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G 256GB is cheaper by SAR 156 (prices checked 12 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • More space for photos and apps (512 GB vs 256 GB)
  • Higher wired charging: 100 W vs 67 W
  • Higher-resolution main camera (50 MP vs 8 MP)
  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 156
  • More memory for multitasking (12 GB vs 8 GB)

The deciding difference here: storage and memory (RAM) and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Storage

    ✓ 512 GB256 GB
  • Memory (RAM)

    8 GB✓ 12 GB
  • Screen size

    6.59 in6.83 in

Specifications side by side

21 of 21 specs

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Spec
XiaomiSAR 1,555
Xiaomi Poco x8 Pro 512GB specs
XiaomiSAR 1,399
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G 256GB specs
Reference priceSAR 1,555SAR 1,399
Storage✓ 512 GB256 GB
Memory (RAM)8 GB✓ 12 GB
Processor—Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
Battery capacity6,500 mAh—
Wired charging✓ 100 W67 W
Main camera✓ 50 MP8 MP
Years of OS updates—4 years
5GYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in storage between the Xiaomi Poco x8 Pro 512GB and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G 256GB?

Storage is higher on the Xiaomi Poco x8 Pro 512GB: 512 GB vs 256 GB on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in main camera between the Xiaomi Poco x8 Pro 512GB and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G 256GB?

Main camera is higher on the Xiaomi Poco x8 Pro 512GB: 50 MP vs 8 MP on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in wired charging between the Xiaomi Poco x8 Pro 512GB and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G 256GB?

Wired charging is higher on the Xiaomi Poco x8 Pro 512GB: 100 W vs 67 W on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in memory (RAM) between the Xiaomi Poco x8 Pro 512GB and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G 256GB?

Memory (RAM) is higher on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G 256GB: 12 GB vs 8 GB on the Xiaomi Poco x8 Pro 512GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.