Poco X8 5G has better RAM than POCO X5 5G. In terms of display resolution, Poco X8 5G has better resolution of 2740 x 1240 than POCO X5 5G which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Poco X8 5G has more internal memory than POCO X5 5G
| Name | POCO X5 5G | Poco X8 5G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.74 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5700 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 13 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 13499 | Rs. 29990 |
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 expected to be January 09, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Poco X8 5G is Rs. 29990.
POCO X5 5G has screen size of 6.67 inches which falls short to Poco X8 5G's 6.74 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. Poco X8 5G has display density of 451 PPI & POCO X5 5G has only 395 PPI display density. POCO X5 5G has 20.1:9 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 X5 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. Poco X8 5G has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than POCO X5 5G (128 GB).
Poco X8 5G's 50 MP + 13 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses POCO X5 5G's 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Poco X8 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 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 16 version.
| Name | POCO X5 5G | Poco X8 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | X5 | X8 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February 06, 2023 | January 09, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.21 x 165.88 x 7.98 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.74 inches, 1240 x 2740 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 451 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Features | 700 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)Brightness , 1 DCI-P3 ,Sunshine Screen, Eye Protection Mode | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 5 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| 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 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | 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, v6.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes with A-GPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity sensor | Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer | Electronic compass | IR blaster |Gyroscope | |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | IP69 |
| 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 + 13 MP + 8 MP |
| 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 | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 1/4", 1.12µm Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 32 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 13 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | |
| 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 |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5700 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 80W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |