Poco X8 Pro 5G has better RAM than POCO X5 5G. In terms of display resolution, Poco X8 Pro 5G has better resolution of 3200 x 1220 than POCO X5 5G which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Poco X8 Pro 5G has more internal memory than POCO X5 5G
| Name | POCO X5 5G | Poco X8 Pro 5G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 32 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 13499 | Rs. 45990 |
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 December 11, 2025 (Expected). The Expected cost of Poco X8 Pro 5G is Rs. 45990.
POCO X5 5G has AMOLED Screen type where as Poco X8 Pro 5G has OLED Screen type. Poco X8 Pro 5G has display density of 446 PPI & POCO X5 5G has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco X8 Pro 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93% than POCO X5 5G's ~ 85%. POCO X5 5G has 20.1:9 aspect ratio where as Poco X8 Pro 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Poco X8 Pro 5G's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to POCO X5 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. Poco X8 Pro 5G has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than POCO X5 5G (128 GB).
Poco X8 Pro 5G's 50 MP + 32 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines POCO X5 5G's 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Poco X8 Pro 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 15 version.
| Name | POCO X5 5G | Poco X8 Pro 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | X5 | X8 Pro |
| 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 | December 11, 2025 (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 OLED Screen (68.7 B) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1220 x 3200 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 446 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85% | ~ 93% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Features | 700 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)Brightness , 1 DCI-P3 ,Sunshine Screen, Eye Protection Mode | HDR10+, 1920Hz PWM Dimming, 3000 Nits Peak Brightness, 2160Hz Instantaneous Touch Sampling Rate |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 5 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4 |
| Card Slot | 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 | 5G SA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n77/n78, 5G NSA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| 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 | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity sensor | Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer | Electronic compass | IR blaster |Gyroscope | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, IR Blaster |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP53 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | No |
| 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/1.79 (Wide Angle) 32 MP (Telephoto) 120˚ 8 MP (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | 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 | |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 720p @ 1920 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 1/4", 1.12µm Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 32 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 | HyperOS |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Ultra |
| 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 | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |