Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Poco X5 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Poco X5 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Poco X5 Pro (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 X5 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 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 | 108 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 19699 | Rs. 19349 |
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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 + 256GB) is Rs. 19699. The launch Date of the second phone is February 06, 2023. The cost of Poco X5 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 19349.
Display comparison
Poco X5 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.67 inches which falls short to Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.77 inch screen. Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has IPS LCD Screen type where as Poco X5 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has OLED Screen type. Poco X5 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 395 PPI & Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 393 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.06% than Poco X5 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s ~ 86.8%. Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Poco X5 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Poco X5 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 108 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) 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 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 16 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
| Name | Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Poco X5 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | M8 | X5 Pro |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | January 08, 2026 | February 06, 2023 |
| 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 | 76.03 x 162.91 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 178 g | 181 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Yellow, Horizon Blue, Astral Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (68B) | Color OLED Screen (1.07 B) |
| 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 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.06% | ~ 86.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Features | 2100nits | Contrast: 5,000,000:1, 1920 Hz PWM Dimming, 10 Bit Display, 900 Nits Peak Brightness , Dolby Vision |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 5 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | UFS 2.2 |
| 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/N3/N5/N8/N28/N40/N78, 5G NSA: N1/N3/N5/N8/N28/N40/N78 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 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 Tethering, 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 GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP65/IP66 | IP53 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers , Dolby Atmos | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) | 108 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 8 MP (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Camera Sensor | Isocell HM2 Sensor | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo Mode, Video, Portrait Mode, Google Lens | Photo Mode, 108MP Mode, Panorama, Timelapse, AI Watermark, Long Exposure, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Document Mode, Pro Mode, Movie Frame, Voice Shutter, Tilt Shift, Video Feature: Ultra Wide Video Recording, Macro Video, 4K Recording, Short Video, Slow Motion, Vlog Mode, Pro Video, EIS |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 16 MP (Wide Angle) 1/3.06", 1.0µm Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.4 GHz Kryo 670 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 670 | |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| 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, 67W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | |