Poco M6 vs Poco X8 Pro
The Poco M6 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; estimated prices are $120 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 39/100 (a 25-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 408,000); the Poco X8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 doesn't.
Poco M6
Poco X8 Pro
- Lighter: 195g vs 196g
- Cheaper: $120 vs $350
- Better portability (60/100 vs 57/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 408000
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 732
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1954
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 39/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (68/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Poco M6 vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Poco X8 Pro scores 25 points higher (64/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (76/100 vs 39/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M6 (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Poco M6 | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 408000 | 1982033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 732 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1954 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / MIUI 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 196 g | |
| Price | $120 | $350 |
Poco M6
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco M6
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M6 and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Poco M6 by 79.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $230. Poco M6 is cheaper by $230.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (76/100 vs 39/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (83/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M6 (68/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Poco M6 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M6 by 25 points (64/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M6 and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco M6 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M6 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 39/100).
Should you choose the Poco M6 over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco M6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.