Poco M8s vs Redmi 10C
The Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Redmi 10C (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G; launch prices were $189 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M8s leads — 51/100 vs 34/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco M8s is faster in AnTuTu (622,608 vs 421,228); the Redmi 10C is noticeably lighter (190g vs 217g).
Poco M8s
Redmi 10C
- Higher AnTuTu: 622608 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 938 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2183 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (48/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $189
- Better portability (62/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Poco M8s vs the Redmi 10C, the Poco M8s scores 17 points higher (51/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M8s leads (48/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s leads (58/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco M8s — 68/100, Redmi 10C — 44/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco M8s notably outperforms the Redmi 10C (48/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8s significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (88/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s notably outperforms the Redmi 10C (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 10C notably outperforms the Poco M8s (62/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Poco M8s | Redmi 10C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 622608 | 421228 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 1410 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 11, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | 169.6×76.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $189 | $150 |
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 10C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 10C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 10C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M8s and Redmi 10C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M8s leads Redmi 10C by 47.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $39. Redmi 10C was $39 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M8s notably outperforms the Redmi 10C (48/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8s significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (88/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s notably outperforms the Redmi 10C (58/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 10C notably outperforms the Poco M8s (62/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Poco M8s or the Redmi 10C?
The Poco M8s is noticeably better than the Redmi 10C — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M8s and the Redmi 10C?
The Poco M8s has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Redmi 10C — 34/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8s or the Redmi 10C?
The Poco M8s leads on performance (48/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8s over the Redmi 10C?
The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 10C is a better fit for everyday use.