Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Poco X8 5G
Quick Comparison
Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Poco X8 5G. In terms of display resolution, Poco X8 5G has better resolution of 2772 x 1280 than Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Poco X8 5G
| Name | Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Poco X8 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.83 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 9000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 27699 | Rs. 27399 |
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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. 27699. The launch Date of the second phone is September 04, 2026. The cost of Poco X8 5G is Rs. 27399.
Display comparison
Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.77 inches which falls short to Poco X8 5G's 6.83 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. Poco X8 5G has display density of 447 PPI & Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 393 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco X8 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.5% 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 X8 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Poco X8 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Poco X8 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Poco X8 5G's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. 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 X8 5G'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 16 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Poco X8 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | M8 | X8 (MZB0Q1BIN/MZB0Q23IN/MZB0Q17IN) |
| 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 | September 04, 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 | 1 x Handset, 1 x Adapter, 1 x Type-C USB Cable, 1 x Sim Eject Tool, 1 x Quick Start Guide, 1 x Warranty Card, 1 x Protective Case |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.42 x 164 x 7.35 mm | 78.3 x 163.45 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 178 g | 226 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black, Frost White, Fiery Orange | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.83 inches, 1280 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 447 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.06% | ~ 89.5% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |
| Brightness | 800 nits (typ), 3200 nits (peak) | 3500 nits Brightness |
| Display Dimming | 3840Hz PWM | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | 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 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.1 |
| 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 |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Ultrasonic Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic compass, IR blaster, In Screen Fingerprint |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Ai Image Enhancement, Ai Image Expansion, Ai Eraser, Ai Sky Replacement, HyperAi | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 2 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP65/IP66 | IP66/68/69/69K |
| 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) 2 MP (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo Mode, Video, Portrait Mode, Google Lens | Live Moments, HDR, Portrait Mode, Underwater Mode, Ultra HD mode, Panorama, Documents, Pro Mode |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 16 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Front Camera Features | HDR, AI Portrait Mode, Screen Flash, Selfie Timer, Portrait Selfies, Palm Shutter | HDR, panorama |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v16 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen4 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | |
| 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 | 9000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 67W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 22.5 |
| Bypass Charging | Yes | |
| StandBy Time | 18 days | |
| Talk Time | 62 hours | |
| Video Playback Time | 24 hours | |