India, July 29 -- Everyone is talking about Xiaomi's August launches, but one detail is getting overlooked. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 and POCO M8 Power are expected to arrive just two days apart, and leaks suggest they could be almost the same phone with different branding.

The POCO M8 Power is expected to feature an 8,000mAh battery, AMOLED display and 50MP front camera, with a reported launch on August 4. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 is also expected to feature an 8,000mAh battery, the same AMOLED display and a launch on August 6.

Multiple reports suggest the POCO M8 Power could simply be a rebranded Xiaomi Redmi Note 17, with branding and colour options being the biggest differences. When it comes down to a choice between the two, the que...