Poco F8 vs Poco M5
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $499 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 41/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 552,286).
Poco F8
Poco M5
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 552286
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 49/100)
- Lighter: 201g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $499
- Overall rating 41/100
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Poco M5, the Poco F8 scores 34 points higher (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 76/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 | Poco M5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 552286 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2408x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $170 |
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco M5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco M5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 and Poco M5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Poco M5 by 464.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $329. Poco M5 was $329 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (92/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (90/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (86/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Poco M5?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 by 34 points (75/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Poco M5?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Poco M5 — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Poco M5?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Poco M5?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Poco M5?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Poco M5 is a better fit for everyday use.