Poco F8 vs Poco M8s
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3; launch prices were $499 and $189. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 51/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 617,626).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Poco M8s
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Lighter: 205g vs 217g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Poco M8s better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $499
- Overall rating 51/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Poco M8s, the Poco F8 scores 23 points higher (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Poco M8s — 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 M8s (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Poco M8s (86/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Poco M8s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 617626 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 938 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2183 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 850 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $189 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Poco M8s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Poco M8s by 406.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $310. Poco M8s was $310 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (91/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100).
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 notably outperforms the Poco M8s (86/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Poco M8s?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s by 23 points (74/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Poco M8s?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Poco M8s — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Poco M8s?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Poco M8s?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Poco M8s?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.