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.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7 Plus 5G
Poco M8s
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
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M7 Plus 5G and Poco M8s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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).