Poco M8 has better RAM than Poco M5 (6GB RAM + 128GB). Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Poco M5 (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Poco M8 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.58 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5520 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 14499 | Rs. 14999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is September 05, 2022. The cost of Poco M5 (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 14499. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be January 08, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Poco M8 is Rs. 14999.
Poco M8 has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Poco M5 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.58 inch screen. There is IPS LCD Screen Type in both the phones. Poco M5 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has display density of 401 PPI & Poco M8 has only 393 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco M8 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.06% than Poco M5 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 83.6%. Poco M5 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Poco M8 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Poco M8's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Poco M5 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
They both have the same 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple 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 Poco M5 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 12 and the second one on 15 version.
| Name | Poco M5 (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Poco M8 |
| General | ||
| Model | M5 | M8 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 05, 2022 | January 08, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.09 x 163.99 x 8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 360 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.58 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 401 PPI | ~ 393 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.6% | ~ 89.06% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Features | 240Hz Touch , 70% NTSC Color Gamut | 2100nits |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 2 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Vibration Motor | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Game Turbo 5.0 | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Portrait, Panorama, Pro Mode, Night Mode, HDR, Google Lens, Movie Frame, Tilt Shift, Document Mode, Timed Burst, Timelapse, Macro, Voice Shutter, Palm Shutter | HDR, AI Portrait Mode, Pro Mode, AI Scene Detection, Night Mode, Short Video, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Panorama, AI Watermark |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 20 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v15 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, FLAC, APE, DSF, M4A, AAC, OGG, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, 3GP, 3G2, ASF | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5520 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |