Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Infinix Hot 40 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Infinix Hot 40 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Infinix Hot 40 5G has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Infinix Hot 40 5G
| Name | Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Infinix Hot 40 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 64 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 23760 | Rs. 16999 |
Related Products
Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 08, 2026. The cost of Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 23760. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be August 14, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Infinix Hot 40 5G is Rs. 16999.
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 40 5G has larger screen size of 6.78 inches in comparison to Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.77 inch screen. Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has IPS LCD Screen type where as Infinix Hot 40 5G has IPS Screen type. Infinix's phone has display density of 396 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 Infinix's phone ~ 84.5%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20.5:9.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Infinix Hot 40 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 40 5G's 64 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Infinix Hot 40 5G's 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 13 version.
Related Comparisons
Full Comparison
| Name | Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Infinix Hot 40 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | M8 | Hot 40 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | January 08, 2026 | August 14, 2026 (Expected) |
| 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 | 178 g | |
| Bezel less | No | Yes |
| Colors | Racing Black, Surfing Green, Sonic White | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (68B) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 396 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.06% | ~ 84.5% |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass Protection | |
| Features | 2100nits | Brightness upto 580 nits, Color Contrast Ratio: 1500:1 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, 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 | 14 Bands |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| 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, BEIDOU | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP65/IP66 | IP53 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Game Boost Technology, DTS Surround Sound | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) | 64 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 1/2.55", AF unspecified |
| OIS | No | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo Mode, Video, Portrait Mode, Google Lens | Quad- HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1440p @ 30 fps QHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 16 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Dual LED Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | XOS 13 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 | Mediatek Dimensity 6100 Plus |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | |
| GPU | Mali-GPU | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, MIDI, AMR, WAV |
| Video | Yes | 3GP, AVI, FLV, MKV, MP4, WMV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5520 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charger |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 5W |