Poco F8 Pro vs Poco M5
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $529 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 41/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,033,306 vs 552,286).
Poco F8 Pro
Poco M5
- Higher AnTuTu: 3033306 vs 552286
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 201g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 49/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $529
- Overall rating 41/100
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Poco M5, the Poco F8 Pro scores 38 points higher (79/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco F8 Pro — 80/100, Poco M5 — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M5 (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (70/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M5 (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Poco M5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 3033306 | 552286 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 2408x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $529 | $170 |
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco M5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Poco M5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Poco M5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Poco M5 by 449.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $359. Poco M5 was $359 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (91/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M5 (83/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (70/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M5 (68/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Poco M5?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5 by 38 points (79/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Poco M5?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Poco M5 — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Poco M5?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Poco M5?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Poco M5?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Poco M5 is a better fit for everyday use.