Poco F8 vs Poco M5s
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Poco M5s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95; estimated prices are $499 and $210. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 45/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 534,895); the Poco M5s is noticeably lighter (179g vs 205g).
Poco F8
Poco M5s
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 534895
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 673
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1881
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 57/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 205g
- Cheaper: $210 vs $499
- Better camera (42/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Poco M5s, the Poco F8 scores 30 points higher (75/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (90/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 | Poco M5s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G95 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 534895 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 673 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1881 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | — | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 179 g | |
| Price | $499 | $210 |
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco M5s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M5s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco M5s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 and Poco M5s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Poco M5s by 483.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $289. Poco M5s is cheaper by $289.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (90/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (86/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Poco M5s?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s by 30 points (75/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Poco M5s?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Poco M5s — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Poco M5s?
The Poco M5s leads on camera score (42/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Poco M5s?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Poco M5s?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Poco M5s is a better fit for everyday use.