Poco M5s vs Poco X8 Pro
The Poco M5s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; estimated prices are $210 and $389. 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 main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 534,895); the Poco M5s is noticeably lighter (179g vs 196g).
Poco M5s
Poco X8 Pro
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 196g
- Cheaper: $210 vs $389
- Better camera (42/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 57/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 534895
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 673
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1881
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Poco M5s 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 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M5s (83/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M5s (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Poco M5s | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 534895 | 1982033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 673 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1881 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 196 g | |
| Price | $210 | $389 |
Poco M5s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco M5s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M5s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M5s and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Poco M5s by 73.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $179. Poco M5s is cheaper by $179.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (76/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M5s (83/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M5s (68/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Poco M5s or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro is noticeably better than the Poco M5s — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M5s and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco M5s has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5s or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco M5s leads on camera score (42/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M5s or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5s over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco M5s is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.