Poco M7 Pro vs Poco M8s
The Poco M7 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra, while the Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3; launch prices were $220 and $189. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M7 Pro leads — 57/100 vs 51/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5110); the Poco M7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 617,626); the Poco M8s has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M7 Pro doesn't; the Poco M7 Pro is noticeably lighter (180g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7 Pro
Poco M8s
What makes Poco M7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2183
- Lighter: 180g vs 217g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Poco M8s better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5110 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $220
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M7 Pro vs the Poco M8s, the Poco M7 Pro scores 6 points higher (57/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Pro leads (70/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Poco M7 Pro — 70/100, 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, the Poco M7 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8s and the Poco M7 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Pro and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M7 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M8s (72/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M7 Pro | Poco M8s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 617626 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 938 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 2183 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5110 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2100 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×75.7×8.0 mm | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $220 | $189 |
Camera comparison
Poco M7 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco M7 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M7 Pro
- 5110 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M7 Pro and Poco M8s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M7 Pro leads Poco M8s by 42.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $31. Poco M8s was $31 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M7 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8s and the Poco M7 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Pro and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M7 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M8s (72/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M7 Pro or the Poco M8s?
The Poco M7 Pro edges out the Poco M8s by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M7 Pro and the Poco M8s?
The Poco M7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Poco M8s — 51/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco M7 Pro or the Poco M8s?
The Poco M7 Pro leads on performance (55/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 Pro over the Poco M8s?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Poco M7 Pro (72/100 vs 44/100).