Poco M8s vs Poco X8 Pro
The Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $189 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 51/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); 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 M8s
Poco X8 Pro
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $350
- Better display (88/100 vs 83/100)
- 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 camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Poco M8s 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). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Poco M8s — 68/100, 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 M8s (76/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Poco M8s | 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" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $189 | $350 |
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M8s and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Poco M8s by 68.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $161. Poco M8s was $161 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M8s (76/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Poco M8s or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro is noticeably better than the Poco M8s — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M8s and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco M8s has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8s or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8s or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8s over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.