Poco M8 has better RAM than Poco M8x 5G. In terms of display resolution, Poco M8 has better resolution of 2392 x 1080 than Poco M8x 5G which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Poco M8x 5G | Poco M8 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.77 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5520 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 25999 | Rs. 24999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be December 17, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Poco M8x 5G is Rs. 25999. The launch Date of the second phone is January 08, 2026. The cost of Poco M8 is Rs. 24999.
Poco M8 has screen size of 6.77 inches which falls short to Poco M8x 5G's 6.9 inch screen. Poco M8x 5G has IPS LCD Screen type where as Poco M8 has AMOLED Screen type. Poco M8 has display density of 393 PPI & Poco M8x 5G has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco M8x 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 92.02% than Poco M8's ~ 89.06%. Poco M8x 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Poco M8 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Poco M8's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Poco M8x 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Poco M8x 5G has 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Poco M8'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 14 and the second one on 15 version.
| Name | Poco M8x 5G | Poco M8 |
| General | ||
| Model | M8 | |
| 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 |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | December 17, 2026 (Expected) | 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 Protective Case, 1 x Quick Start Guide, 1 x Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.42 x 164 x 7.35 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (68B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 254 PPI | ~ 393 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 92.02% | ~ 89.06% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Brightness | 800 nits (typ), 3200 nits (peak) | |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | |
| Display Dimming | 3840Hz PWM | |
| Features | 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 | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | 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, 5G NSA: n1/n3/n40/n78 | 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 |
| 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 Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 650,000 (Total) (v11) | 826,000 (Total) (v10) |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU, GALILEO | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP65/IP66 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.5 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony LYT 600 | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 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 | Photo Mode, Video, Portrait Mode, Google Lens |
| 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 v14 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 3 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| 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 | 6000 mAh | 5520 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | |