Poco X8 5G has better RAM than Poco X5 Pro. In terms of display resolution, Poco X8 5G has better resolution of 2740 x 1240 than Poco X5 Pro which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Poco X8 5G has more internal memory than Poco X5 Pro
| Name | Poco X8 5G | Poco X5 Pro |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.74 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 13 MP + 8 MP Triple | 108 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 29990 | Rs. 17349 |
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be May 09, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Poco X8 5G is Rs. 29990. The launch Date of the second phone is February 06, 2023. The cost of Poco X5 Pro is Rs. 17349.
Poco X8 5G has larger screen size of 6.74 inches in comparison to Poco X5 Pro's 6.67 inch screen. Poco X8 5G has AMOLED Screen type where as Poco X5 Pro has OLED Screen type. Poco X8 5G has display density of 451 PPI & Poco X5 Pro has only 395 PPI display density. Poco X8 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Poco X5 Pro has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Poco X8 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Poco X5 Pro's lower 6 GB RAM. Poco X8 5G has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Poco X5 Pro (128 GB).
Poco X5 Pro's 108 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Poco X8 5G's 50 MP + 13 MP + 8 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 Pro's 16 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 12 version.
| Name | Poco X8 5G | Poco X5 Pro |
| General | ||
| Model | X8 | X5 Pro |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May 09, 2026 (Expected) | February 06, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.03 x 162.91 x 7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | |
| Colors | Yellow, Horizon Blue, Astral Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1.07 B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.74 inches, 1240 x 2740 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 451 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.8% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Features | Contrast: 5,000,000:1, 1920 Hz PWM Dimming, 10 Bit Display, 900 Nits Peak Brightness , Dolby Vision | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 5 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G SA: N1/N3/N5/N8/N28/N40/N78, 5G NSA: N1/N3/N5/N8/N28/N40/N78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Dual Band | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0 | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS | Yes, with GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP69 | IP53 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers , Dolby Atmos | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 13 MP + 8 MP | 108 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 8 MP (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Camera Sensor | Isocell HM2 Sensor | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus | Photo Mode, 108MP Mode, Panorama, Timelapse, AI Watermark, Long Exposure, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Document Mode, Pro Mode, Movie Frame, Voice Shutter, Tilt Shift, Video Feature: Ultra Wide Video Recording, Macro Video, 4K Recording, Short Video, Slow Motion, Vlog Mode, Pro Video, EIS |
| Video Recording | 1080p | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 16 MP (Wide Angle) 1/3.06", 1.0µm Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.4 GHz Kryo 670 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 670 | |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5700 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W | Yes, 67W Fast Charging |