Poco X8 5G has better RAM than Poco M9. In terms of display resolution, Poco X8 5G has better resolution of 2740 x 1240 than Poco M9 which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Poco X8 5G has more internal memory than Poco M9
| Name | Poco M9 | Poco X8 5G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.74 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5700 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 13 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 20999 | Rs. 29990 |
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be January 08, 2027 (Expected). The cost of Poco M9 is Rs. 20999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be December 09, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Poco X8 5G is Rs. 29990.
Poco M9 has larger screen size of 6.77 inches in comparison to Poco X8 5G's 6.74 inch screen. Poco M9 has IPS LCD Screen type where as Poco X8 5G has AMOLED Screen type. Poco X8 5G has display density of 451 PPI & Poco M9 has only 393 PPI display density. Poco M9 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Poco X8 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Poco X8 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Poco M9's lower 6 GB RAM. Poco X8 5G has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Poco M9 (128 GB).
They both have the same 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 32 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
| Name | Poco M9 | Poco X8 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | M9 | X8 |
| 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 |
| Release Date | January 08, 2027 (Expected) | December 09, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Bezel less | No | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (68B) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.74 inches, 1240 x 2740 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 451 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.06% | |
| Features | 2100nits | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, 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, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v6.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | 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 | |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP + 13 MP + 8 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo Mode, Video, Portrait Mode, Google Lens | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 32 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| 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, Li-Po Battery | 5700 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W Fast Charging | Yes, 80W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | |