OnePlus N6 vs Poco M8s
The OnePlus N6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex, while the Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3; launch prices were $245 and $189. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M8s leads — 51/100 vs 45/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus N6 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Poco M8s is faster in AnTuTu (617,626 vs 567,623); the Poco M8s has NFC for contactless payments, the OnePlus N6 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus N6
Poco M8s
What makes OnePlus N6 better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2250 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Poco M8s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 617626 vs 567623
- Better Geekbench Single: 938 vs 850
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 217g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $245
- Higher performance (48/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus N6 vs the Poco M8s, the Poco M8s scores 6 points higher (51/100 vs 45/100). Value score: OnePlus N6 — 40/100, 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 OnePlus N6 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8s significantly outperforms the OnePlus N6 (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the OnePlus N6 is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus N6 | Poco M8s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 567623 | 617626 | |
| Geekbench Single | 850 | 938 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2250 | 2183 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×78.2×8.9 mm | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $245 | $189 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus N6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
OnePlus N6
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus N6
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus N6 and Poco M8s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M8s leads OnePlus N6 by 8.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $56. Poco M8s was $56 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M8s and the OnePlus N6 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8s significantly outperforms the OnePlus N6 (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 OnePlus N6 is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus N6 or the Poco M8s?
The Poco M8s edges out the OnePlus N6 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus N6 and the Poco M8s?
The OnePlus N6 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Poco M8s — 51/100.
Should you choose the OnePlus N6 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).