Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Poco M7 Plus 5G. In terms of display resolution, Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2392 x 1080 than Poco M7 Plus 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Poco M7 Plus 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP |
| Price | Rs. 17969 | Rs. 13425 |
The launch Date of the first phone is January 08, 2026. The cost of Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 17969. The launch Date of the second phone is August 13, 2025. The cost of Poco M7 Plus 5G is Rs. 13425.
Poco M7 Plus 5G has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.77 inch screen. Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type where as Poco M7 Plus 5G has IPS Screen type. Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has display density of 393 PPI & Poco M7 Plus 5G has only 374 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 M7 Plus 5G's ~ 86.2%. Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Poco M7 Plus 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Poco M7 Plus 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
They both have the same 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. 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 M7 Plus 5G's 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
| Name | Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Poco M7 Plus 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | M8 | M7 Plus 5G |
| 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 |
| SAR | 0.86 W/kg (Head) 0.82 W/kg (Body) | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | 2 years |
| Security Updates | 6 years | 4 years |
| Release Date | January 08, 2026 | August 13, 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, 33W Charger, USB Type C Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.42 x 164 x 7.35 mm | 80.5 x 168.5 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 178 g | 217 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Chrome Silver, Aqua Blue, Carbon Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (68B) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 288 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.9 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 374 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.06% | ~ 86.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Brightness | 700nits Display Brightness | |
| Features | 2100nits | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 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 | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, 5G 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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.1, 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 |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 826,000 (Total) (v10) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| AI Features | Circle to Search, Gemeni | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP65/IP66 | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo Mode, Video, Portrait Mode, Google Lens | HDR |
| 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 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 2 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen3 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | 7000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 18W |