Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Poco F5
Quick Comparison
Both Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Poco F5 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Poco F5 has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Poco F5 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 21999 | Rs. 18990 |
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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. 21999. The launch Date of the second phone is May 09, 2023. The cost of Poco F5 is Rs. 18990.
Display comparison
Poco F5 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 Poco F5 has AMOLED Screen type. Poco F5 has display density of 395 PPI & Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 393 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 F5's ~ 88.9%. Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Poco F5 has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Poco F5's 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple 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 Poco F5'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.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Poco F5 |
| General | ||
| Model | M8 | F5 |
| 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 | May 09, 2023 |
| 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 | 74.95 x 161.11 x 7.98 mm |
| Weight | 178 g | 181 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Carbon Black, Electric Blue and Snowstorm White | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (68B) | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.06% | ~ 88.9% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | 2100nits | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 1000 nits, 12-bit Panel, 1920 Hz PWM dimming, 5,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio , 16000+ Automatic Brightness Dimming Levels, 100% DCI-P3 Color Gamut |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 7 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | 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 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6/6E | |
| 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 | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 826,000 (Total) (v10) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU | Yes, with A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS (1), BDS (3), GALILEO (2), QZSS (2), NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP65/IP66 | IP53 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 3725 mm2 Vapour Chamber, X-Axis Linear Vibration Motor, Hyberboost Gaming, Dual Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-res Audio | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) | 64 MP ƒ/1.79 (Wide Angle) 1/2", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚, 1/4", 1.12µm 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo Mode, Video, Portrait Mode, Google Lens | Photo, Rear Video Recording, Portrait, Night, Pro Mode, Document Mode, 64MP, 2X In-Sensor Zoom, HDR Mode, Short Video, Panorama, Vlog Mode, Custom Watermark, Slow Motion, Timelapse, AI Watermark, Long Exposure, Google Lens, Movie Frame, Voice Shutter, Macro Mode, Tilt Shift, Macro Video, Video Beautify, Timed Burst, Film Camera, AI Art Framing, Video Features: Short Video, Timelapse, Movie Frame, Slow Motion, Vlog, Filter, Beautify |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 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 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen2 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2.91 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.49 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510 | |
| GPU | Adreno 725 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, FLAC, APE, DSF, M4A, AAC, OGG,WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, 3GP, 3G2, ASF |
| 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 | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 67W Sonic Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | |