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 (2,205,289 vs 840,643); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 215g).
Poco F7
Poco M8
- Higher AnTuTu: 2205289 vs 840643
- Better Geekbench Single: 2070 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6694 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5520 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (81/100 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)
- Lighter: 178g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $209 vs $399
- Better portability (79/100 vs 48/100)
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 (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (68/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Poco F7 — 70/100, Poco M8 — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Poco M8 (81/100 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).
| Specification | Poco F7 | Poco M8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2205289 | 840643 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2070 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6694 | 2920 | |
| 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 |
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F7 and Poco M8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 leads Poco M8 by 162.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $190. Poco M8 was $190 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Poco M8 (81/100 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).
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 (81/100 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. The Poco M8 is a better fit for everyday use.