Poco M3 Pro 5G vs Poco X8 Pro
The Poco M3 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; estimated prices are $200 and $389. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 43/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 515,647).
Poco M3 Pro 5G
Poco X8 Pro
- Lighter: 190g vs 196g
- Cheaper: $200 vs $389
- Better portability (69/100 vs 57/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1794
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Poco M3 Pro 5G vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Poco X8 Pro scores 21 points higher (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Poco M3 Pro 5G | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 1982033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1794 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 196 g | |
| Price | $200 | $389 |
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M3 Pro 5G and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Poco M3 Pro 5G by 74.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $189. Poco M3 Pro 5G is cheaper by $189.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (76/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (83/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (68/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G by 21 points (64/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M3 Pro 5G and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco M3 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco M3 Pro 5G over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco M3 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.