Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) vs Poco M3
Quick Comparison
Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Poco M3. In terms of display resolution, Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2392 x 1080 than Poco M3 which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has more internal memory than Poco M3
| Name | Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Poco M3 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.53 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 21979 | Rs. 12400 |
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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 + 128GB) is Rs. 21979. The cost of Poco M3 is Rs. 12400.
Display comparison
Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.77 inches in comparison to Poco M3's 6.53 inch screen. There is IPS LCD Screen Type in both the phones. Poco M3 has display density of 394 PPI & Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has only 393 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.06% than Poco M3's ~ 83.4%. Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Poco M3 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Poco M3's lower 6 GB RAM. Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Poco M3 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Poco M3's 48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) 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 M3's 8 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 10 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Poco M3 |
| General | ||
| Model | M8 | M3 |
| 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 | |
| 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 | 77.3 x 162.3 x 9.6 mm |
| Weight | 178 g | 197 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (68B) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 394 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.06% | ~ 83.4% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | 2100nits | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | UFS 2.1 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| 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 |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 826,000 (Total) (v10) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Vibration Motor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP65/IP66 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo Mode, Video, Portrait Mode, Google Lens | Ultra HD Mode, Night Mode, Macro, HDR, AI Scene Detection, Document Mode, AI Beautify, Portrait Mode, Panorama Mode, AI Watermark, Google Lens, Pro Colour, Movie Frame, Timed Burst |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 8 MP ƒ/2.1 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v10 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver | |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | |
| 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 | 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, 18W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 2.5W |