Poco M7 Plus 5G vs Poco M8s

The Poco M7 Plus 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3; launch prices were $168 and $189. Both devices score the same overall rating of 51/100. Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP.

Both devices scored the same rating of 51/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Poco M7 Plus 5G

Performance 48
Display 65
Camera 40
Battery 68
Portability 42
Value for money 72

Poco M8s

Performance 48
Display 88
Camera 30
Battery 58
Portability 44
Value for money 66

What makes Poco M7 Plus 5G better?

  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Cheaper at launch: $168 vs $189

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 58/100)

What makes Poco M8s better?

  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better display (88/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better portability (44/100 vs 42/100)

Comparison verdict

The Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Poco M8s received the same MobileRank rating — 51/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (68/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Poco M7 Plus 5G — 72/100, Poco M8s — 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, both devices are on the same level — 48/100. In the "display" category, the Poco M8s notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (88/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8s and the Poco M7 Plus 5G are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).

Specs comparison

Specification Poco M7 Plus 5G Poco M8s
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
AnTuTu 617626 617626
Geekbench Single 938 938
Geekbench Multi 2183 2183
Display 6.9" IPS LCD 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 2460x1080 1080x2392
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7000 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 / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 15, HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) — 850 nits
NFC — yes
Protection — IP64
Dimensions — 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm
Weight 217 g 217 g
Launch price $168 $189

Camera comparison

Poco M7 Plus 5G

  • Main: 108MP f/1.75
  • Front: 13MP
40
camera

Poco M8s

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Display comparison

Poco M7 Plus 5G

  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2460x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
65
display

Poco M8s

  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
88
display

Battery and charging

Poco M7 Plus 5G

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless charging: no data
68
battery

Poco M8s

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Poco M7 Plus 5G and Poco M8s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M7 Plus 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
51/100
617626 AnTuTu
Poco M8s Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
51/100
617626 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Poco M7 Plus 5G

$168

Poco M8s

$189

Launch price difference: $21. Poco M7 Plus 5G was $21 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Poco M8s notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (88/100 vs 65/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco M8s and the Poco M7 Plus 5G are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Poco M8s?

Both devices scored 51/100. They are identical on performance — 48/100 for both. The clearest difference is display: better on the Poco M8s (88/100 vs 65/100).

What is the rating of the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Poco M8s?

The Poco M7 Plus 5G has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Poco M8s — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Poco M8s?

The Poco M7 Plus 5G leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Poco M7 Plus 5G over the Poco M8s?

Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Poco M8s (88/100 vs 65/100).