Poco F8 vs Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Poco F8 and Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Poco F8 has better resolution of 2712 x 1220 than Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Poco F8 | Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 7700 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 37990 | Rs. 21500 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be April 23, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Poco F8 is Rs. 37990. The launch Date of the second phone is May 09, 2023. The cost of Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 21500.
Display comparison
Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.67 inches which falls short to Poco F8's 6.78 inch screen. There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Poco F8 has display density of 439 PPI & Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco F8 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 94.27% than Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s ~ 88.9%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 12 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Poco F8's 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Poco F8 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 13 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Poco F8 | Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | F8 | F5 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | April 23, 2026 (Expected) | May 09, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.95 x 161.11 x 7.98 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | |
| Colors | Carbon Black, Electric Blue and Snowstorm White | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68.7B) | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1220 x 2712 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 439 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 94.27% | ~ 88.9% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 1000 nits, 12-bit Panel, 1920 Hz PWM dimming, 5,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio , 16000+ Automatic Brightness Dimming Levels, 100% DCI-P3 Color Gamut | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 7 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G SA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n77/n78, 5G NSA: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n77/n78 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6/6E |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BEIDOU | Yes, with A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS (1), BDS (3), GALILEO (2), QZSS (2), NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, E-Compass, IR Blaster | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP69 | IP53 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 3725 mm2 Vapour Chamber, X-Axis Linear Vibration Motor, Hyberboost Gaming, Dual Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-res Audio | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.59 (Wide Angle) 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP 8 MP | 64 MP ƒ/1.79 (Wide Angle) 1/2", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚, 1/4", 1.12µm 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo, Rear Video Recording, Portrait, Night, Pro Mode, Document Mode, 64MP, 2X In-Sensor Zoom, HDR Mode, Short Video, Panorama, Vlog Mode, Custom Watermark, Slow Motion, Timelapse, AI Watermark, Long Exposure, Google Lens, Movie Frame, Voice Shutter, Macro Mode, Tilt Shift, Macro Video, Video Beautify, Timed Burst, Film Camera, AI Art Framing, Video Features: Short Video, Timelapse, Movie Frame, Slow Motion, Vlog, Filter, Beautify | |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Ring Flash | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 16 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | Hyper OS 2 | MIUI 14 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen2 | |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2.91 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-A710@2.91 GHz & 3xCortex-A710@2.49 GHz & 4xCortex-A510@1.8 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 725 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, FLAC, APE, DSF, M4A, AAC, OGG,WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB | MP3, FLAC, APE, DSF, M4A, AAC, OGG,WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, 3GP, 3G2, ASF | MP4, M4V, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, 3GP, 3G2, ASF |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7700 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Turbocharger | Yes, 67W Sonic Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |