Poco M8 Power vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Poco M8 Power (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 50/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8 Power has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 593,849).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8 Power
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Poco M8 Power better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2328
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8 Power vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 42 points higher (92/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Power (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Poco M8 Power are nearly equal (82/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Power (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M8 Power (87/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8 Power | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 593849 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2328 | 12490 | |
| Display | 7.0" OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2396 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Poco M8 Power
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco M8 Power
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8 Power
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8 Power and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Poco M8 Power by 87.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Poco M8 Power
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Power (100/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Poco M8 Power are nearly equal (82/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Power (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M8 Power (87/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8 Power or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Power by 42 points (92/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M8 Power and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Poco M8 Power has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8 Power or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 Power or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 Power over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.