OnePlus Ace 5 Racing vs Poco M8
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, while the Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $250 and $209. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads — 66/100 vs 54/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5520); the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is faster in AnTuTu (2,545,677 vs 840,643); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 200g).
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
Poco M8
- Higher AnTuTu: 2545677 vs 840643
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5520 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 54/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 70/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 200g
- Cheaper at launch: $209 vs $250
- Better camera (34/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing vs the Poco M8, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing scores 12 points higher (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (84/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Poco M8 (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (79/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 5 Racing | Poco M8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2545677 | 840643 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2233 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7478 | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5520 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $209 |
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus Ace 5 Racing and Poco M8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads Poco M8 by 202.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $41. Poco M8 was $41 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Poco M8 (84/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (79/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing or the Poco M8?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is noticeably better than the Poco M8 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing and the Poco M8?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Poco M8 — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing or the Poco M8?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads on performance (84/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing over the Poco M8?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Poco M8 is a better fit for everyday use.