Poco F8 vs Poco M8
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $499 and $209. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 54/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5520); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 837,903); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Poco M8
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 837903
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5520 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Poco M8 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $209 vs $499
- Better portability (79/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Poco M8, the Poco F8 scores 20 points higher (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (79/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Poco M8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 837903 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5520 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $209 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Poco M8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Poco M8 by 273.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $290. Poco M8 was $290 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (86/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (79/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Poco M8?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 by 20 points (74/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Poco M8?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Poco M8 — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Poco M8?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Poco M8?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.