Poco M4 Pro 5G vs Poco X8 Pro
The Poco M4 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $230 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 45/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 569,913).
Poco M4 Pro 5G
Poco X8 Pro
- Lighter: 195g vs 196g
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $350
- Better portability (64/100 vs 57/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Poco M4 Pro 5G vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Poco X8 Pro scores 19 points higher (64/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Poco M4 Pro 5G — 46/100, Poco X8 Pro — 68/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Poco M4 Pro 5G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M4 Pro 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Poco M4 Pro 5G | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 569913 | 1982033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 684 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 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 | 195 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $230 | $350 |
Poco M4 Pro 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco M4 Pro 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M4 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M4 Pro 5G and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Poco M4 Pro 5G by 71.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $120. Poco M4 Pro 5G was $120 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (76/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (83/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Poco M4 Pro 5G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M4 Pro 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Poco M4 Pro 5G or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro is noticeably better than the Poco M4 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M4 Pro 5G and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco M4 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco M4 Pro 5G or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco M4 Pro 5G over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco M4 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.