OPPO A6 vs Poco M8
The OPPO A6 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 685, while the Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $169 and $209. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M8 leads — 54/100 vs 40/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO A6 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5520); the Poco M8 is faster in AnTuTu (840,643 vs 467,392); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 215g).
OPPO A6
Poco M8
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5520 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $209
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 840643 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2920 vs 1396
- Lighter: 178g vs 215g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 44/100)
- Better value for money (70/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the OPPO A6 vs the Poco M8, the Poco M8 scores 14 points higher (54/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 leads (55/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M8 leads (70/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the OPPO A6 (55/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the OPPO A6 (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 and the OPPO A6 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO A6 is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the OPPO A6 (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the OPPO A6 (70/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | OPPO A6 | Poco M8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | 840643 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1570x720 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5520 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ColorOS 15 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1125 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 166.6×78.5×8.6 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $169 | $209 |
OPPO A6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
OPPO A6
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1570x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO A6
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared OPPO A6 and Poco M8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M8 leads OPPO A6 by 44.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $40. OPPO A6 was $40 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the OPPO A6 (55/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the OPPO A6 (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 and the OPPO A6 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO A6 is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the OPPO A6 (79/100 vs 44/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the OPPO A6 (70/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the OPPO A6 or the Poco M8?
The Poco M8 is noticeably better than the OPPO A6 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the OPPO A6 and the Poco M8?
The OPPO A6 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Poco M8 — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the OPPO A6 or the Poco M8?
The Poco M8 leads on performance (55/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the OPPO A6 over the Poco M8?
The OPPO A6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco M8 is a better fit for everyday use.