Poco M8 has better RAM than iQOO Z9x. In terms of display resolution, iQOO Z9x has better resolution of 2408 x 1080 than Poco M8 which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | iQOO Z9x | Poco M8 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.72 in | 6.77 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5520 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 17890 | Rs. 23999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is April 24, 2024. The cost of iQOO Z9x is Rs. 17890. The launch Date of the second phone is January 08, 2026. The cost of Poco M8 is Rs. 23999.
iQOO Z9x has screen size of 6.72 inches which falls short to Poco M8's 6.77 inch screen. iQOO Z9x has IPS Screen type where as Poco M8 has AMOLED Screen type. Both have same 393 PPI. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.06% than iQOO's phone ~ 86.4%. iQOO Z9x has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Poco M8 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Poco M8's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to iQOO Z9x's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
iQOO Z9x has 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Poco M8's 50 MP + 2 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 iQOO Z9x's 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 15 version.
| Name | iQOO Z9x | Poco M8 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Z9x | M8 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | April 24, 2024 | January 08, 2026 |
| In The Box | 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 | 76 x 165.7 x 7.99 mm | 75.42 x 164 x 7.35 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 178 g |
| Bezel less | No | No |
| Colors | Tornado Green, Storm Grey | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (68B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.72 inches, 1080 x 2408 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 393 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.4% | ~ 89.06% |
| Brightness | 800 nits (typ), 3200 nits (peak) | |
| Display Dimming | 3840Hz PWM | |
| Features | 1000 nits Local Peak Brightness, Low Blue Light Certification | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | 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 | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n77(3300-3800MHz)/n78 | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n40/n78/n8 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), Dual Band | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 826,000 (Total) (v10) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, GNSS, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-compass, Fingerprint, Gyroscope sensor | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP65/IP66 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night, Portrait, Photo, Video, 50 MP, Panorama, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Pro, Live photo, Documents | Front: Portrait, Photo, Video, Live Photo | Photo Mode, Video, Portrait Mode, Google Lens |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2.05 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 20 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Funtouch OS 14 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x Cortex-A710@2.4GHz & 3x Cortex-A710@2.36GHz& 4x Cortex-A510@1.8 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, MIDI, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3 | Yes |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, AVI | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5520 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 44W Flash Charge | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 18W |
| Talk Time | 36 hours | |
| Video Playback Time | 21 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 71 hours | |