Poco M8s vs Vivo T5x
The Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Vivo T5x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo; launch prices were $189 and $225. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo T5x leads — 53/100 vs 51/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo T5x has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo T5x is faster in AnTuTu (956,756 vs 622,608); the Poco M8s has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo T5x doesn't.
Poco M8s
Vivo T5x
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 217g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $225
- Better display (88/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 956756 vs 622608
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Poco M8s vs the Vivo T5x, the Vivo T5x scores 2 points higher (53/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Poco M8s — 68/100, Vivo T5x — 64/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo T5x is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8s notably outperforms the Vivo T5x (88/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo T5x is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo T5x and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8s and the Vivo T5x are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Poco M8s | Vivo T5x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 622608 | 956756 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1080x2344 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $189 | $225 |
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo T5x
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo T5x
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo T5x
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M8s and Vivo T5x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo T5x leads Poco M8s by 34.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $36. Poco M8s was $36 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo T5x is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8s notably outperforms the Vivo T5x (88/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo T5x is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo T5x and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8s and the Vivo T5x are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Poco M8s or the Vivo T5x?
The Vivo T5x edges out the Poco M8s by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M8s and the Vivo T5x?
The Poco M8s has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo T5x — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8s or the Vivo T5x?
The Vivo T5x leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8s or the Vivo T5x?
The Vivo T5x leads on performance (57/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8s over the Vivo T5x?
The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo T5x is a better fit for everyday use.