Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Poco F6 5G (12GB RAM +256GB)
Quick Comparison
Poco F6 5G (12GB RAM +256GB) has better RAM than Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, Poco F6 5G (12GB RAM +256GB) has better resolution of 2712 x 1220 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 F6 5G (12GB RAM +256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 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 | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 26690 | Rs. 31999 |
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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. 26690. The launch Date of the second phone is May 23, 2024. The cost of Poco F6 5G (12GB RAM +256GB) is Rs. 31999.
Display comparison
Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.77 inches in comparison to Poco F6 5G (12GB RAM +256GB)'s 6.67 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. Poco F6 5G (12GB RAM +256GB) has display density of 446 PPI & Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 393 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco F6 5G (12GB RAM +256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 94.27% than Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s ~ 89.06%. Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Poco F6 5G (12GB RAM +256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Poco F6 5G (12GB RAM +256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 20 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 14 version.
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| Name | Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Poco F6 5G (12GB RAM +256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | M8 | F6 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | January 08, 2026 | May 23, 2024 |
| 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, 90W Charger, USB Type-C Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.42 x 164 x 7.35 mm | 74.4 x 160.5 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 178 g | 179 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black, Titanium | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (68.7B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1220 x 2712 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 446 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.06% | ~ 94.27% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |
| Brightness | 800 nits (typ), 3200 nits (peak) | |
| HDR Support | Yes, Dolby Vision | |
| Display Dimming | 3840Hz PWM | |
| Features | Dolby Vision, Contrast: 5,000,000:1, 1920Hz PWM Dimming, 2400 Nits Peak Brightness, 2160Hz Instantaneous Touch Sampling Rate, 100% DCI-P3 | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | UFS 4 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | No |
| 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 SA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n77/n78, 5G NSA: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4, 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, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 826,000 (Total) (v10) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU | Yes, with A-GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BEIDOU |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, E-Compass, IR Blaster |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP65/IP66 | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | LPDDR5x RAM, 3 Years Android Update, SAR Limit: 1.6 W/kg, Head SAR: 0.848 W/kg, Body SAR: 0.628 W/kg, Smart SIM Switch, AI Magic Eraser Pro, Dolby Atmos, AI Supremacy, Stereo Speakers | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP ƒ/1.59 (Wide Angle) 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP (Ultra Wide) 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX882 | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo Mode, Video, Portrait Mode, Google Lens | 2x In-Sensor Lossless Zoom, Night Mode, Ultrawide, Documents Mode, 50MP, Short Film, Slow Motion, Timelapse, Motion Tracking Focus, Portrait Mode with Beautify, Depth Control & Filters, Steady Video, EV, AI Camera, Shutter Type, Assist Cam, HDR, Timed Burst, Tilt-Shift, AI Beautify, Filters, Pro Mode, Panorama, Voice Shutter, Long Exposure, HEIF Format, Google Lens, HDR 10+, Video Features: 4K Video, Dual Video, Video Filters, Bokeh, Ultrawide Video, Timelapse Mode, Steady Video, Short Film, Motion Tracking Focus, HDR Video Recording, Slow Motion Video, Night Mode, Ultrawide Video Recording, Upto 10X Digital Zoom |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Ring Flash |
| Front Camera | 20 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 20 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Front Camera Features | HDR, AI Portrait Mode, Screen Flash, Selfie Timer, Portrait Selfies, Palm Shutter | Portrait Mode, Screen Ringlight, Front Video Recording, Night Mode, Selfie Timer, Voice Shutter, Palm Shutter, Timed Burst, Panorama Selfies, Short Film, Kaleidoscope, Timelapse Selfie |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | Hyper OS | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen3 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520 | |
| GPU | Adreno 735 | |
| 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, 90W Turbocharger |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes |