Poco M8s vs Redmi 4 Prime
The Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Redmi 4 Prime (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625; launch prices were $189 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M8s leads — 51/100 vs 22/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco M8s is faster in AnTuTu (622,608 vs 218,879); the Poco M8s has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 4 Prime doesn't; the Redmi 4 Prime is noticeably lighter (156g vs 217g).
Poco M8s
Redmi 4 Prime
- Higher AnTuTu: 622608 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 938 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2183 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (48/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 156g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $189
- Better portability (74/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Poco M8s vs the Redmi 4 Prime, the Poco M8s scores 29 points higher (51/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M8s leads (48/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M8s leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s leads (58/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Poco M8s — 68/100, Redmi 4 Prime — 20/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (48/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8s significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (88/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M8s notably outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s notably outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (58/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 4 Prime significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (74/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Poco M8s | Redmi 4 Prime | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | |
| AnTuTu | 622608 | 218879 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 862 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4100 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | 141.3×69.6×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 156 g | |
| Launch price | $189 | $150 |
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 4 Prime
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 4 Prime
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 4 Prime
- 4100 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco M8s and Redmi 4 Prime, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M8s leads Redmi 4 Prime by 184.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $39. Redmi 4 Prime was $39 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M8s significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (48/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8s significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (88/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M8s notably outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s notably outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (58/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 4 Prime significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (74/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Poco M8s or the Redmi 4 Prime?
The Poco M8s significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime by 29 points (51/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M8s and the Redmi 4 Prime?
The Poco M8s has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Redmi 4 Prime — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8s or the Redmi 4 Prime?
The Poco M8s leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8s or the Redmi 4 Prime?
The Poco M8s leads on performance (48/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8s over the Redmi 4 Prime?
The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 4 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.