Poco F8 Pro vs Poco M8
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $529 and $209. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 54/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 5520); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,024,818 vs 837,903); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Pro
Poco M8
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3024818 vs 837903
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5520 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (70/100 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 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $209 vs $529
- Better portability (79/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Poco M8, the Poco F8 Pro scores 25 points higher (79/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Poco F8 Pro — 78/100, 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 F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (70/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (79/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Poco M8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3024818 | 837903 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 5520 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 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) | 3500 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $529 | $209 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Poco M8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Poco M8 by 261.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $320. Poco M8 was $320 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (70/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (79/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Poco M8?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8 by 25 points (79/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Poco M8?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Poco M8 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Poco M8?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Poco M8?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Poco M8?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.