Poco F7 vs Poco M8
The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $399 and $209. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 66/100 vs 54/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5520); the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,199,079 vs 837,903); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7
Poco M8
What makes Poco F7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2199079 vs 837903
- Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5520 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Poco M8 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $209 vs $399
- Better portability (79/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Poco M8, the Poco F7 scores 12 points higher (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (68/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Poco F7 — 60/100, 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 F7 notably outperforms the Poco M8 (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (79/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F7 | Poco M8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2199079 | 837903 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5520 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | $209 |
Camera comparison
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F7 and Poco M8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 leads Poco M8 by 162.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $190. Poco M8 was $190 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Poco M8 (80/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (79/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 or the Poco M8?
The Poco F7 is noticeably better than the Poco M8 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Poco M8?
The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Poco M8 — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Poco M8?
The Poco F7 leads on performance (80/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Poco M8?
The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.