Both Poco M8 Power 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) and Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Poco M8 Power 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 1080 x 2396 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 M8 Power 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Poco M8 Power 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.99 in | 6.77 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5520 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 27999 | Rs. 27190 |
The launch Date of the first phone is August 04, 2026. The cost of Poco M8 Power 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 27999. The launch Date of the second phone is January 08, 2026. The cost of Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 27190.
Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.77 inches which falls short to Poco M8 Power 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.99 inch screen. There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 393 PPI & Poco M8 Power 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has only 375 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 M8 Power 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 88.2%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20.5:9.
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Poco M8 Power 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
They both have the same 50 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 M8 Power 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 15 version.
| Name | Poco M8 Power 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | MZB0O3BIN, M8 Power 5G | M8 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | 4 years |
| Security Updates | 6 years | 6 years |
| Release Date | August 04, 2026 | January 08, 2026 |
| In The Box | 1 x Handset, 1 x Adapter, 1 x Type-C USB Cable, 1 x Sim Eject Tool, 1 x Quick Start Guide & Warranty Card, 1 x Protective Case | 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 | |
| Weight | 225 g | 178 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Blaze Orange | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) | Color AMOLED Screen (68B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.99 inches, 2396 x 1080 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 375 PPI | ~ 393 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.2% | ~ 89.06% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | |
| Brightness | 1800 nits (peak), 1200nits HBM | 800 nits (typ), 3200 nits (peak) |
| Display Dimming | 960Hz | 3840Hz PWM |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | |
| Features | Wet Touch 2.0, Low Bluelight | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS |
| Card Slot | Yes, 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 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| 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 | 630,000 (Total) (v11) | 826,000 (Total) (v10) |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo: E1 | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| AI Features | Gemini, Circle to Search, Ai Erase, Ai Sky, AI Bokeh | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP65 | IP65/IP66 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) |
| Camera Sensor | Light Fusion 400 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Potriat, Ultra HD, Timer, Watermark, Night Mode, Google Lens, Time Lapse | Photo Mode, Video, Portrait Mode, Google Lens |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP Punch Hole | 20 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 | |
| Chipset | Snapdragon Snapdragon 4 Gen4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Cortex-A78@2.3 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@1.95 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 8000 mAh, Si/C Battery | 5520 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 22.5W Reverse Wired | Yes, 18W |