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 (3,033,306 vs 840,643); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 199g).
Poco F8 Pro
Poco M8
- Higher AnTuTu: 3033306 vs 840643
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2920
- 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)
- Lighter: 178g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $209 vs $529
- Better portability (79/100 vs 60/100)
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 — 80/100, 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 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).
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Poco M8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3033306 | 840643 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2920 | |
| 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 |
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
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
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Poco M8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Poco M8 by 260.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $320. Poco M8 was $320 cheaper at launch.
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).
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. The Poco M8 is a better fit for everyday use.