Poco M8 vs Poco X8 Pro
The Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $209 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 54/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5520); the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 840,643); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 196g).
Poco M8
Poco X8 Pro
- Lighter: 178g vs 196g
- Cheaper at launch: $209 vs $350
- Better portability (79/100 vs 57/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 840643
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5520 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Poco M8 vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Poco X8 Pro scores 10 points higher (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Poco M8 — 70/100, 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 M8 (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (79/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Poco M8 | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 840643 | 1982033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2920 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $209 | $350 |
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M8 and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Poco M8 by 57.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $141. Poco M8 was $141 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M8 (76/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (79/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Poco M8 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro is noticeably better than the Poco M8 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M8 and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco M8 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco M8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.