Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs POCO C71 (6GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than POCO C71 (6GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2392 x 1080 than POCO C71 (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1640 x 720. Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than POCO C71 (6GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | POCO C71 (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.88 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 32 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 20499 | Rs. 8198 |
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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. 20499. The launch Date of the second phone is April 04, 2025. The cost of POCO C71 (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 8198.
Display comparison
POCO C71 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.88 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 POCO C71 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type. Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 393 PPI & POCO C71 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has only 260 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.06% than POCO C71 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 84.1%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20.5:9.
Memory comparison
Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to POCO C71 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than POCO C71 (6GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines POCO C71 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 32 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 POCO C71 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 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) | POCO C71 (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | M8 | MZB0K1PIN |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| SAR | 0.82 W/kg (Head) 0.77 W/kg (Body) | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | January 08, 2026 | April 04, 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, 15W Charger, Type-C USB Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.42 x 164 x 7.35 mm | 77.8 x 171.79 x 8.26 mm |
| Weight | 178 g | 193 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Cool Blue, Desert Gold, Power Black | |
| 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 | 6.88 inches, 720 x 1640 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 260 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.06% | ~ 84.1% |
| Features | 2100nits | 600 nits Peak Brightness, Adaptive HD+ Display |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n40/n78/n8 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 5 Supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual band | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2 |
| 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 | No |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 826,000 (Total) (v10) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU | GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Virtual Proximity Sensor, Virtual Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E-Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP65/IP66 | IP52 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | eMMC 5.1, SAR Limit: 1.6 W/kg | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) | 32 MP ƒ/1.75 (Wide Angle) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo Mode, Video, Portrait Mode, Google Lens | Photo Mode, Ultra HD Mode, Potrait Mode, Night Mode, Timelapse, Video |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 | Unisoc T7250 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | |
| 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 |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5520 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5200 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | |