Poco F7 vs Poco M8s
The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3; launch prices were $399 and $189. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 66/100 vs 51/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,199,079 vs 617,626).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7
Poco M8s
What makes Poco F7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2199079 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Lighter: 215g vs 217g
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Poco M8s better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $399
- Better display (88/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Poco M8s, the Poco F7 scores 15 points higher (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (68/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Poco F7 — 60/100, 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 F7 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F7 and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F7 | Poco M8s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2199079 | 617626 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 938 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 2183 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | $189 |
Camera comparison
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F7 and Poco M8s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 leads Poco M8s by 256.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $210. Poco M8s was $210 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (80/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F7 and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 or the Poco M8s?
The Poco F7 is noticeably better than the Poco M8s — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Poco M8s?
The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Poco M8s — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 or the Poco M8s?
The Poco F7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Poco M8s?
The Poco F7 leads on performance (80/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Poco M8s?
The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.