Poco M7 Plus 5G vs Poco X8 Pro
The Poco M7 Plus 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $168 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 51/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 Plus 5G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 622,608); the Poco X8 Pro is noticeably lighter (196g vs 217g).
Poco M7 Plus 5G
Poco X8 Pro
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $168 vs $350
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 622608
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Lighter: 196g vs 217g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Poco M7 Plus 5G vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Poco X8 Pro scores 13 points higher (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Poco M7 Plus 5G — 72/100, Poco X8 Pro — 68/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (76/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100. In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (57/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Poco M7 Plus 5G | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 622608 | 1982033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $168 | $350 |
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 13MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M7 Plus 5G and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Poco M7 Plus 5G by 68.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $182. Poco M7 Plus 5G was $182 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (76/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (83/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (57/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro is noticeably better than the Poco M7 Plus 5G — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 Plus 5G over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.