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 41/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO A6 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5520); the Poco M8 is faster in AnTuTu (837,903 vs 476,175); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO A6
Poco M8
What makes OPPO A6 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5520 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $209
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Poco M8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 837903 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 1013 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3000 vs 1396
- Lighter: 178g vs 215g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO A6 vs the Poco M8, the Poco M8 scores 13 points higher (54/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 leads (55/100 vs 34/100). Value score: OPPO A6 — 52/100, Poco M8 — 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 M8 notably outperforms the OPPO A6 (55/100 vs 34/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO A6 | Poco M8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 837903 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 3000 | |
| 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 |
Camera comparison
OPPO A6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
OPPO A6
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1570x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OPPO A6
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO A6 and Poco M8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M8 leads OPPO A6 by 43.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $40. OPPO A6 was $40 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the OPPO A6 (55/100 vs 34/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
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 13 points.
What is the rating of the OPPO A6 and the Poco M8?
The OPPO A6 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, 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 34/100).
Should you choose the OPPO A6 over the Poco M8?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Poco M8 (79/100 vs 44/100).