Poco M8 vs Poco X8
The Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Poco X8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4; launch prices were $209 and $389. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 leads — 55/100 vs 54/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 has the bigger battery (8340 mAh vs 5520); the Poco M8 is faster in AnTuTu (840,353 vs 829,894); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8
Poco X8
What makes Poco M8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 840353 vs 829894
- Better Geekbench Single: 1013 vs 1009
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3000 vs 2892
- Lighter: 178g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $209 vs $389
- Better portability (79/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Poco X8 better?
- Bigger battery: 8340 vs 5520 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 45W
- Better camera (35/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8 vs the Poco X8, the Poco X8 scores 1 points higher (55/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 leads (69/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Poco M8 — 66/100, Poco X8 — 40/100; 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 — 55/100. In the "display" category, the Poco X8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 notably outperforms the Poco M8 (69/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 (79/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8 | Poco X8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 840353 | 829894 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 1009 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 2892 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 8340 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| 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/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $209 | $389 |
Camera comparison
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Poco X8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8
- 8340 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8 and Poco X8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M8 leads Poco X8 by 1.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $180. Poco M8 was $180 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 notably outperforms the Poco M8 (69/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 (79/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8 or the Poco X8?
The Poco X8 edges out the Poco M8 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M8 and the Poco X8?
The Poco M8 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Poco X8 — 55/100.
Should you choose the Poco M8 over the Poco X8?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Poco M8 (79/100 vs 39/100).