Xiaomi POCO X8 Pro vs Xiaomi Xiaomi 17T

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POCO X8 Pro compared with Xiaomi 17T
XiaomiPOCO X8 ProXiaomiXiaomi 17T
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2026May 2026
Display
Screen size6.59″6.59″
Resolution2756 × 12682756 × 1268
Sharpness460 pixels per inch460 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,500 nits3,500 nits
Display typeAMOLED, 12-bit colour, DCI-P3 and 94.1% screen-to-body ratioAMOLED, 1.5K, 12-bit colour and 100% DCI-P3
Pixel density460 ppi460 ppi
Brightness detail800 nits typical, 2,000 nits high-brightness mode and 3,500 nits peak covering 25% of the screen3,500 nits UHBM peak at 25% average picture level
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 7iCorning Gorilla Glass 7i
Display featuresHDR10+, Dolby Vision, 3,840 Hz PWM dimming, 480 Hz touch sampling, 2,560 Hz instant touch sampling in Game Turbo, Wet Touch 2.0 and TÜV low-blue-light, flicker-free and circadian-friendly certifications3,840 Hz PWM and DC dimming; 480 Hz touch sampling, 3,200 Hz instantaneous sampling in Game Turbo; HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Wet Touch 2.0, Original Colour PRO and Pro HDR; TÜV low-blue-light, flicker-free, circadian-friendly and intelligent eye-care certifications
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 8500-UltraMediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra
Memory8 GB – 12 GB12 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPUTSMC 4 nm process; eight big cores, up to 3.4 GHz4 nm; one Cortex-A725 up to 3.4 GHz, three Cortex-A725 up to 3.2 GHz and four Cortex-A725 up to 2.2 GHz
GPUArm Mali-G720 MC8Arm Mali-G720 MC8
AI engine–MediaTek NPU 880
Storage typeLPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 enhanced storage firmware; 8 GB/256 GB, 8 GB/512 GB or 12 GB/512 GBLPDDR5X at 9,600 Mbps; UFS 4.1 via firmware update; UK 12 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB
Cooling5,300 mm² IceLoop 3D dual-layer cooling system; WildBoost adjusts processor, graphics and memory workloadsXiaomi 3D IceLoop System
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP12 MP
Telephoto cameraNone50 MP
Optical zoomNone5× (better)
Front camera20 MP32 MP (better)
Main cameraSony IMX882, 50 MP, f/1.5, 1/1.95-inch sensor, OIS, six-element lens and 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm pixelsLeica Summilux, Light Fusion 800, 50 MP, f/1.7, OIS, 23 mm equivalent and 1/1.55-inch sensor; 4-in-1 binning to 2 µm pixels
Ultra wide camera8 MP, f/2.2Leica 12 MP, f/2.2, 15 mm equivalent and 120° field of view
Telephoto camera–Leica periscope, 50 MP, f/3.0, OIS and 115 mm equivalent
Front camera20 MP; automatic 0.8× framing for group selfies32 MP, f/2.2 and 21 mm equivalent
Zoom–Maker confirms 5× optical telephoto and 10× optical-grade zoom; up to 120× digital zoom with AI Ultra Zoom
Video recording4K at 30/60 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; slow motion HD or Full HD at 120/240/960 fps4K or Full HD HDR10+ at 30/60 fps, HD at 30 fps; log up to 4K 60 fps, night video up to 4K 24 fps, 4K time-lapse at 30 fps; HD/Full HD slow motion at 120/240/960 fps
Front videoFull HD at 30/60 fps, HD at 30 fps and HD slow motion at 120 fps4K HDR10+ at 30 fps, Full HD HDR10+ at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; Full HD slow motion at 120 fps, 4K time-lapse at 30 fps, dual video and teleprompter
Camera featuresUltraSnap burst capture up to 120 photos, Dynamic Shots, motion capture and tracking focus, documents, portrait, Pro, 50 MP mode, voice shutter, HDR, panorama, video teleprompter, time-lapse and ShootSteady; regional AI image-editing toolsLeica Authentic and Vibrant styles, filters, shutter sound and watermark; ProFocus tracking, Lightning Burst, HDR Live Moment, master portraits, 50 MP main/telephoto modes, super macro, panorama, long exposure, documents, Fastshot and Pro; HEIF/JPEG and RAW in Pro; LUT parameters, ShootSteady and three-microphone array
Battery and charging
Battery6,500 mAh6,500 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 100 W (better)Up to 67 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail6,500 mAh typical silicon-carbon battery with 10% silicon content; maker laboratory claims over nine hours gaming, 12 hours video calls or 20 hours social media use6,500 mAh typical silicon-carbon battery
Wired charging100 W HyperCharge, 100 W PPS and PD 3.0/2.0; maker laboratory claim of 1–100% in 48 minutes at 25°C with Top Speed enabled and display off; official 100 W or higher adaptor recommended67 W HyperCharge, up to 50 W PPS and up to 22.5 W wired reverse charging; PD3.0/PD2.0; separate Xiaomi 67 W adaptor or above recommended
Wireless charging–No wireless charging, confirmed by Tech Advisor
Charges other devicesUp to 27 W wired reverse charging; support for iPhone 17 series stated for an update around March 2026–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight201.47 g200 g (better)
Thickness8.38 mm8.17 mm (better)
Height × width157.53 × 75.19 mm157.6 × 75.2 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
MaterialsMetal frame and glass back–
ColoursBlack, White and Mint Green; White has decorative stripes; camera RGB lighting offers eight colours for supported notifications, calls, music and gamesBlack, Opal White, Blue and Violet
Water resistance detailIP68; maker test in static freshwater at 1.5 m for 30 minutes with temperature difference no greater than 5 K; resistance can decline with wearIP68; maker laboratory test in static freshwater at 1.5 m for 30 minutes with temperature difference no greater than 5 K; resistance can decline with wear
BiometricsIn-display fingerprint reader and AI Face UnlockIn-screen fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, IR blaster and flicker sensor; X-axis linear vibration motorProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass, IR blaster, flicker and colour-temperature sensors; X-axis linear motor
SpeakersDual stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless AudioDual stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res and Hi-Res Wireless; HDR10/HDR10+/Dolby Vision video playback
MicrophonesTwo-microphone array–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchXiaomi HyperOS 3; Android 16 confirmed by Tech Advisor and Expert ReviewsXiaomi HyperOS 3; Android 16 confirmed by Tech Advisor and TechRadar
Software updatesFour major Android upgrades and six years of security updates reported at launch by Tech Advisor and Expert ReviewsFive years of Android upgrades and seven years of security updates reported by Tech Advisor
AI featuresRegional AI Writing, Speech Recognition, Interpreter, Search, Dynamic Wallpapers, Google Gemini and Circle to Search; supported games can use 90 fps interpolation, 1.5K super resolution and Game HDR, with applicable software updatesRegional HyperAI writing, speech recognition, interpreter, search, dynamic wallpapers and creativity tools; Google Gemini and Circle to Search; applicable features require internet access
Safety featuresRegional Xiaomi Offline Communication supports calls over 1 km in open environments with a SIM and signed-in Xiaomi account; actual range depends on surroundings–
In the boxPhone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, safety information, quick-start guide and warranty card; standard UK box excludes adaptorPhone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, safety information, quick-start guide, warranty card and desiccant; standard UK package excludes power adaptor
Connectivity
Mobile network5G SA/NSA, LTE, WCDMA and GSM; regional network support varies5G SA/NSA; SA n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/34/38/39/40/41/48/66/71/75/77/78 and NSA n1/2/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66/71/75/77/78; LTE FDD 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66/71 and TDD 34/38/39/40/41/42/48; WCDMA 1/2/4/5/8 and GSM 2/3/5/8
SIMDual nano-SIMDual nano-SIM, nano-SIM plus eSIM or dual eSIM; eSIM depends on region and carrier
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6/5/4, 2.4/5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO, 8×8 sounding for MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct and Miracast; standards depend on region and networkWi-Fi 6E, 2×2 MIMO and Wi-Fi Direct; regional network availability applies
BluetoothBluetooth 6.0; SBC, AAC, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3, ASHA and AuracastBluetooth 6.0
NFCSupported; regional functions varySupported
USBUSB-CUSB-C; interface version not published in UK specifications
PositioningGPS L1/L5, BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1/L5 and NavIC L5; assisted positioningGPS L1/L5, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a, Galileo E1/E5a, NavIC L5 and QZSS L1/L5; assisted positioning

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