Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Lava Play Ultra 5G
Quick Comparison
Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Lava Play Ultra 5G. In terms of display resolution, Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2392 x 1080 than Lava Play Ultra 5G which has resolution of 1920 x 1080. Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Lava Play Ultra 5G
| Name | Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Lava Play Ultra 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 64 MP + 5 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 23760 | Rs. 16998 |
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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 20th August, 2025. The cost of Lava Play Ultra 5G is Rs. 16998.
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra 5G has screen size of 6.67 inches which falls short 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 Lava Play Ultra 5G has AMOLED Screen type. Lava's phone has display density of 394 PPI & Poco's phone has only 393 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Lava's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.1% than Poco's phone ~ 89.06%. Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Lava Play Ultra 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Lava Play Ultra 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Lava Play Ultra 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra 5G's 64 MP + 5 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses 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 Lava Play Ultra 5G's 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Lava Play Ultra 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 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 | 2 years |
| Security Updates | 6 years | 3 years |
| Release Date | January 08, 2026 | 20th August, 2025 |
| 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 | Handset, USB Type-C Cable, 33W Adapter, SIM Ejector Pin, Back Cover |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.42 x 164 x 7.35 mm | 75.35 x 162.15 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 178 g | 182 g |
| Bezel less | No | Yes |
| Colors | Arctic Frost & Arctic Slate | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (68B) | Color AMOLED Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 394 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.06% | ~ 90.1% |
| Brightness | 900 nits (HBM); 1000 nits (APL) | |
| Features | 2100nits | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | UFS 3.1 |
| 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 | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n40/n78/n8 | 5G : n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n41/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wifi 6 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | No |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 826,000 (Total) (v10) | 700,000 (Total) (v10) |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU | GPS/Beidou/Glonass/QZSS/Galileo |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Proximity, Ambient Light, In-Display Fingerprint |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| AI Features | Gemini AI | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP65/IP66 | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Vibration on call connection, Conference Call, Call recording, VoNR, ViNR, DSS, Carrier Aggregation supported | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) | 64 MP (Wide Angle) 5 MP (Macro) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX682 | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo Mode, Video, Portrait Mode, Google Lens | Night mode, AI, HDR, Portrait, Beauty, Panorama, Slow Motion, Document, Time Lapse, Filters, 64MP, Pro-Mode, AR Sticker, QR Code, Pro Video, Google Lens, Dual View Video, Macro |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5520 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | |
| Video Playback Time | 11 hours | |