Poco F8 vs Poco M6
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Poco M6 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+; launch prices were $499 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 40/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 513,809).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Poco M6
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 732
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1954
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Poco M6 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $499
- Better portability (60/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Poco M6, the Poco F8 scores 34 points higher (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Poco M6 — 62/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (90/100 vs 43/100). 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 M6 (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Poco M6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 513809 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 732 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1954 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1600x720 | |
| 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 13 / MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco M6
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M6
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco M6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Poco M6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Poco M6 by 508.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $379. Poco M6 was $379 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (91/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (90/100 vs 43/100).
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 M6 (86/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Poco M6?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 by 34 points (74/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Poco M6?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Poco M6 — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Poco M6?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Poco M6?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Poco M6?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.