Poco M7 Plus 5G vs Poco M8
The Poco M7 Plus 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $168 and $209. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M8 leads — 54/100 vs 51/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 Plus 5G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5520); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco M8 is faster in AnTuTu (837,903 vs 617,626); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7 Plus 5G
Poco M8
What makes Poco M7 Plus 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5520 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $168 vs $209
- Better camera (40/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Poco M8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 837903 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 1013 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3000 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Lighter: 178g vs 217g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M7 Plus 5G vs the Poco M8, the Poco M8 scores 3 points higher (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (68/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Poco M7 Plus 5G — 72/100, Poco M8 — 66/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (79/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M7 Plus 5G | Poco M8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 837903 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5520 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $168 | $209 |
Camera comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 13MP
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M7 Plus 5G and Poco M8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M8 leads Poco M7 Plus 5G by 26.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $41. Poco M7 Plus 5G was $41 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (79/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Poco M8?
The Poco M8 edges out the Poco M7 Plus 5G by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Poco M8?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Poco M8 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Poco M8?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G leads on camera score (40/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Poco M8?
The Poco M8 leads on performance (55/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 Plus 5G over the Poco M8?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Poco M8 (79/100 vs 42/100).