Motorola Moto S50 vs Poco X8s
The Motorola Moto S50 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Poco X8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8s leads — 67/100 vs 56/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8s has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 4310); the Poco X8s is faster in AnTuTu (1,464,882 vs 879,714); the Motorola Moto S50 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 187g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto S50
Poco X8s
What makes Motorola Moto S50 better?
- Lighter: 170g vs 187g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Poco X8s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1464882 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1270 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4106 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 4310 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 68W
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto S50 vs the Poco X8s, the Poco X8s scores 11 points higher (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8s leads (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8s leads (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8s leads (69/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8s is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco X8s is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8s notably outperforms the Motorola Moto S50 (69/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto S50 is a bit better (75/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto S50 | Poco X8s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 1464882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 4106 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO P-OLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2670 | 1220x2656 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4310 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.1×71.2×8.1 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 187 g | |
| Launch price | — | $437 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto S50
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto S50
- 6.4" LTPO P-OLED
- Resolution: 1272x2670
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8s
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2656
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto S50
- 4310 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Poco X8s
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto S50 and Poco X8s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8s leads Motorola Moto S50 by 39.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto S50
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8s is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8s is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8s notably outperforms the Motorola Moto S50 (69/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto S50 is a bit better (75/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto S50 or the Poco X8s?
The Poco X8s is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto S50 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto S50 and the Poco X8s?
The Motorola Moto S50 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Poco X8s — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto S50 or the Poco X8s?
The Poco X8s leads on camera score (58/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto S50 or the Poco X8s?
The Poco X8s leads on performance (67/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto S50 over the Poco X8s?
The Poco X8s is a better fit for active users.