Both Poco M6 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) and Poco M8 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Poco M8 has better resolution of 2392 x 1080 than Poco M6 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1650 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Poco M6 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Poco M8 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.74 in | 6.77 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5520 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 13990 | Rs. 16999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is December 22, 2023. The cost of Poco M6 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 13990. The launch Date of the second phone is January 08, 2026. The cost of Poco M8 is Rs. 16999.
Poco M6 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.74 inches which falls short to Poco M8's 6.77 inch screen. There is IPS LCD Screen Type in both the phones. Poco M8 has display density of 393 PPI & Poco M6 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has only 267 PPI display density. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20.5:9.
Both phones come with 6 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
They both have the same 50 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 Poco M6 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 5 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 13 and the second one on 15 version.
| Name | Poco M6 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Poco M8 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | M6 | M8 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | 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 | December 22, 2023 | 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 | 75.42 x 164 x 7.35 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 178 g |
| Bezel less | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.74 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 267 PPI | ~ 393 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.06% | ~ 89.06% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | 2100nits | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS |
| Card Slot | Yes, 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, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 826,000 (Total) (v10) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor (Ultrasonic) | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP65/IP66 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) AI Lens | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | AI Portrait Mode, 50MP Mode, Film Filters, Night Mode, Voice Shutter, Tilt Shift, Timed Burst, Video Features: 1080p Recording, Timelapse Video | Photo Mode, Video, Portrait Mode, Google Lens |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 20 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6100 Plus | 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 | Mali-G57 MC2 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos | |
| 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 |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | |