Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Poco M8. In terms of display resolution, Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 1272 x 2772 than Poco M8 which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Poco M8 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.77 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5520 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 16999 | Rs. 17999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is April 09, 2026. The cost of Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 16999. The launch Date of the second phone is January 08, 2026. The cost of Poco M8 is Rs. 17999.
Poco M8 has screen size of 6.77 inches which falls short to Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.78 inch screen. Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Poco M8 has IPS LCD Screen type. Ai+'s phone has display density of 450 PPI & Poco's phone has only 393 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.06% than Ai+'s phone ~ 81.3%. Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Poco M8 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Poco M8's lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
They both have the same 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera. Poco M8 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 13 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 15 version.
| Name | Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Poco M8 |
| General | ||
| Model | AINU88BLA5, Nova 2 Ultra 5G | M8 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | April 09, 2026 | January 08, 2026 |
| In The Box | 1 x Handset, 1 x 18W charger, 1 x Data cable, 1 x TPU, 1 x Screen protect film (applied), 1 x SIM card tary ejector, 1 x TWS (NovaPods Edge) | 1 x Handset, 1 x Adapter, 1 x Type-C USB Cable, 1 x Sim Eject Tool, 1 x Protective Case, 1 x Quick Start Guide, 1 x Warranty Card |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.42 x 164 x 7.35 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 178 g |
| Bezel less | No | No |
| Colors | Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16.7M) | Color IPS LCD Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 2772 x 1272 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 450 PPI | ~ 393 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.3% | ~ 89.06% |
| Features | 2100nits | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | UFS |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n40/n78/n8 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 826,000 (Total) (v10) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer (G sensor) Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, E-Compass, Gyro | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP65/IP66 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX752 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo Mode, Video, Portrait Mode, Google Lens | |
| Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP Punch Hole | 20 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | NxtQuantum OS | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| Fabrication Node | 4nm | |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G615 MC2 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos | |
| Document Reader | Yes | |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6000 mAh | 5520 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | |