Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) vs POCO X5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)


Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
vs
POCO X5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
POCO X5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)

Quick Comparison

Both Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) and POCO X5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, POCO X5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. POCO X5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)

NamePoco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)POCO X5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
RAM8 GB8 GB
Display6.77 in6.67 in
Internal Memory128 GB256 GB
Battery5520 mAh5000 mAh
Camera50 MP + 2 MP Dual48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple
PriceRs. 18999Rs. 17999

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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. 18999. The launch Date of the second phone is February 06, 2023. The cost of POCO X5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 17999.

Display comparison

Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.77 inches in comparison to POCO X5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.67 inch screen. Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type where as POCO X5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. POCO X5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 395 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 X5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s ~ 85%. Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as POCO X5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.

Memory comparison

Both phones come with 8 GB RAM POCO X5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).

Camera comparison

Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines POCO X5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 48 MP + 8 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 X5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 13 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 12 version.

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Full Comparison

NamePoco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)POCO X5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
General
ModelM8X5
Sim TypeDual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot)Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot)
Dual SimYesYes
Sim SizeNano+Nano SIMNano SIM
Device TypeSmartphoneSmartphone
OS Updates4 years
Security Updates6 years
Release DateJanuary 08, 2026February 06, 2023
In The Box1 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
Dimensions75.42 x 164 x 7.35 mm76.21 x 165.88 x 7.98 mm
Weight178 g188 g
Bezel lessNo
ColorsBlack, White, Blue
Display
TypeColor IPS LCD Screen (68B)Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors)
TouchYesYes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate
Size6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz
Aspect Ratio20.5:920.1:9
PPI~ 393 PPI~ 395 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio~ 89.06%~ 85%
Glass TypeCorning Gorilla Glass
Features2100nits700 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak）Brightness , 1 DCI-P3 ,Sunshine Screen, Eye Protection Mode
NotchYes, Punch HoleYes, Punch Hole
Memory
RAM8 GB8 GB
Expandable RAMUpto 5 GB Extra Virtual RAM
Storage128 GB256 GB
Storage TypeUFSUFS 2.2
Card SlotYes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TBYes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB
Connectivity
GPRSYesYes
EDGEYesYes
3GYesYes
4GYesYes
5GYesYes
5G BandsSA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n40/n78/n8n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/77/78
VoLTEYesYes, Dual Stand-By
WifiYes, with wifi-hotspotYes, with wifi-hotspot
Wifi VersionWi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
BluetoothYes, v5.3, A2DP, LEYes, v5.1, A2DP, LE
USBYes, USB-CYes, USB-C v2.0
USB FeaturesUSB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB ChargingUSB on-the-go, USB Charging
IR BlasterYesYes
Performance
AnTuTu Score826,000 (Total) (v10)
Extra
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOUYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Fingerprint SensorYes, SideYes, Side
Face UnlockYesYes
SensorsAmbient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-Compass, Accelerometer, GyroscopeFingerprint (side-mounted) accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
3.5mm Headphone JackYesYes
Splash ResistantYesYes
IP RatingIP65/IP66IP53
Dust ResistantYesYes
Extra FeaturesHi-Res Audio certification
Camera
Rear Camera50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle)
2 MP (Depth Sensor)		48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle)
2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro)
8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide)
OISYes
Auto FocusYesYes
FeaturesPhoto Mode, Video, Portrait Mode, Google LensPhoto Mode, 48MP Mode, Panorama, Timelapse, AI Watermark, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Document Mode, Pro Mode, Movie Frame, Voice Shutter, Tilt Shift
Video Recording1080p @ 30 fps FHD1080p @ 30 fps FHD
FlashYes, LEDYes, Dual LED
Front Camera20 MP (Wide Angle)
Punch Hole		13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle)
1/4", 1.12µm
Punch Hole, Screen Flash
Front Video Recording1080p @ 30 fps FHD1080p @ 30 fps FHD
Technical
OSAndroid v15Android v12
Custom UIMIUI 13
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
CPUOcta Core Processor2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver
GPUAdreno 619
JavaNoNo
BrowserYesYes, supports HTML5
Multimedia
EmailYesYes
MusicYesMP3, AMR, FLAC, APE
VideoYesMP4, M4V, MKV, XVID
FM RadioNoYes, with FM Recording
Audio FeaturesDolby Atmos
Document ReaderYesYes
Battery
TypeNon-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Size5520 mAh, Li-Po Battery5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Fast ChargingYes, 45W Fast ChargingYes, 33W Fast Charging
Reverse ChargingYes, 18WYes

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