Infinix Hot 70 vs Poco M8s
The Infinix Hot 70 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100, while the Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3; launch prices were $150 and $189. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M8s leads — 51/100 vs 45/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Poco M8s is faster in AnTuTu (617,626 vs 575,630); the Infinix Hot 70 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 70
Poco M8s
What makes Infinix Hot 70 better?
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Lighter: 195g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $189
- Better portability (67/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Poco M8s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 617626 vs 575630
- Better Geekbench Single: 938 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2183 vs 2014
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (48/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 70 vs the Poco M8s, the Poco M8s scores 6 points higher (51/100 vs 45/100). Value score: Infinix Hot 70 — 64/100, Poco M8s — 66/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco M8s and the Infinix Hot 70 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8s significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 70 (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s and the Infinix Hot 70 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 70 notably outperforms the Poco M8s (67/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 70 | Poco M8s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 575630 | 617626 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 938 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2014 | 2183 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 167.9×79.1×7.5 mm | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $150 | $189 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 70
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 70
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 70
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 70 and Poco M8s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M8s leads Infinix Hot 70 by 6.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $39. Infinix Hot 70 was $39 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M8s and the Infinix Hot 70 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8s significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 70 (88/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s and the Infinix Hot 70 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 70 notably outperforms the Poco M8s (67/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 70 or the Poco M8s?
The Poco M8s edges out the Infinix Hot 70 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 70 and the Poco M8s?
The Infinix Hot 70 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Poco M8s — 51/100.
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 70 over the Poco M8s?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Poco M8s (88/100 vs 55/100).