Both POCO X5 5G and Poco M8 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, POCO X5 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Poco M8 which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | POCO X5 5G | Poco M8 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.77 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5520 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 13499 | Rs. 18999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is February 06, 2023. The cost of POCO X5 5G is Rs. 13499. The launch Date of the second phone is January 08, 2026. The Expected cost of Poco M8 is Rs. 18999.
Poco M8 has larger screen size of 6.77 inches in comparison to POCO X5 5G's 6.67 inch screen. POCO X5 5G has AMOLED Screen type where as Poco M8 has IPS LCD Screen type. POCO X5 5G has display density of 395 PPI & Poco M8 has only 393 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco M8 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.06% than POCO X5 5G's ~ 85%. POCO X5 5G has 20.1:9 aspect ratio where as Poco M8 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Both mobiles come with 6 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Poco M8's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses POCO X5 5G's 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Poco M8 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 5G's 13 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 12 and the second one on 15 version.
| Name | POCO X5 5G | Poco M8 |
| General | ||
| Model | X5 | M8 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | February 06, 2023 | 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 | 76.21 x 165.88 x 7.98 mm | 75.42 x 164 x 7.35 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 178 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 393 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85% | ~ 89.06% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Features | 700 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)Brightness , 1 DCI-P3 ,Sunshine Screen, Eye Protection Mode | 2100nits |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 5 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, 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 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | 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 | with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity sensor | Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer | Electronic compass | IR blaster |Gyroscope | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP53 | IP65/IP66 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Hi-Res Audio certification | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo Mode, 48MP Mode, Panorama, Timelapse, AI Watermark, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Document Mode, Pro Mode, Movie Frame, Voice Shutter, Tilt Shift | Photo Mode, Video, Portrait Mode, Google Lens |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 1/4", 1.12µm Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 20 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 13 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver | |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes, with FM Recording | No |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5520 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 18W |