Poco M6 Plus vs Poco M8s
The Poco M6 Plus (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE, while the Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M6 Plus leads — 32/100 vs 30/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5030); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco M8s has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 Plus doesn't.
Poco M6 Plus
Poco M8s
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 217g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 28/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5030 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Poco M6 Plus vs the Poco M8s, the Poco M6 Plus scores 2 points higher (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus leads (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s leads (53/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Poco M6 Plus notably outperforms the Poco M8s (43/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Poco M6 Plus | Poco M8s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 622608 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 938 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2183 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5030 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 217 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Poco M6 Plus
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco M6 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco M6 Plus
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco M6 Plus notably outperforms the Poco M8s (43/100 vs 28/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Poco M6 Plus or the Poco M8s?
The Poco M6 Plus edges out the Poco M8s by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M6 Plus and the Poco M8s?
The Poco M6 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Poco M8s — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 Plus or the Poco M8s?
The Poco M6 Plus leads on camera score (37/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Poco M6 Plus over the Poco M8s?
The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use.