Both Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Poco M7 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Poco M7 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) 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 M7 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 5110 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 21999 | Rs. 16980 |
The launch Date of the first phone is January 08, 2026. The Expected cost of Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 21999. The launch Date of the second phone is December 17, 2024. The cost of Poco M7 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 16980.
Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.77 inches in comparison to Poco M7 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.67 inch screen. Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has IPS LCD Screen type where as Poco M7 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has OLED Screen type. Poco M7 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 396 PPI & Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 393 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco M7 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 92.02% 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 M7 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Poco M7 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 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.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 14 version.
| Name | Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Poco M7 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | M8 | MZB0IC9IN |
| 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) 0.79 W/kg (Body) | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | January 08, 2026 | December 17, 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, 45W Charger, Type C USB Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.42 x 164 x 7.35 mm | 75.7 x 162.4 x 7.99 mm |
| Weight | 178 g | 190 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Lavender Frost, Lunar Dust, Olive Twiligh | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (68B) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| 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 | ~ 396 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.06% | ~ 92.02% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | 2100nits | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 2160Hz Instantaneous Touch Sample Rate, 2100 Nits Peak Brightness, TUV Triple Certification + SGS Eyecare Display |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | 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 | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, 5G NSA: n1/n3/n40/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual Band | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C |
| 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, GLONASS, BEIDOU, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E-Compass, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP65/IP66 | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Dolby Atmos, Dual Stereo Speakers | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP ƒ/1.5 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony LYT 600 | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo Mode, Video, Portrait Mode, Google Lens | Photo Mode, 50MP Mode, Dynamic Shots, Motion Tracking Focus, Ultrawide, Night Mode, Documents Mode, Portrait Mode, AI Camera, Teleprompter, Google Lens, AI Beautify, Pro Mode, Panorama, HDR, Video Features: Ultrawide, Dual Video, Long Exposure, OIS + EIS |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 20 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 | Mediatek Dimensity 7025 Ultra |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | IMG BXM-8-256 | |
| 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 | 5110 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | |