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 (840,643 vs 622,608); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 217g).

The Poco M8 edges out the Poco M7 Plus 5G by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7 Plus 5G
Performance 48
Display 65
Camera 40
Battery 68
Portability 42
Value for money 72
Poco M8
Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 34
Battery 54
Portability 79
Value for money 70
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: 840643 vs 622608
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 938
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2920 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 — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco 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).

Poco M7 Plus 5G: The Poco M7 Plus 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco M8: The Poco M8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M7 Plus 5G Poco M8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
AnTuTu 622608 840643
Geekbench Single 938 1015
Geekbench Multi 2183 2920
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
40
camera
Poco M8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 20MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2460x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
65
display
Poco M8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Poco M7 Plus 5G
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless charging: no data
68
battery
Poco M8
  • 5520 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M7 Plus 5G and Poco M8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M7 Plus 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
51/100
622608 AnTuTu
Poco M8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
54/100 +25.9%
840643 AnTuTu

Poco M8 leads Poco M7 Plus 5G by 25.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M7 Plus 5G
$168
Poco M8
$209

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?

The Poco M7 Plus 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco M8 is a better fit for everyday use.