Poco X8 Pro 5G has better RAM than POCO C81x. Neither of them has front Flash. In terms of display resolution, Poco X8 Pro 5G has better resolution of 1268 x 2756 than POCO C81x which has resolution of 1640 x 720. Poco X8 Pro 5G has more internal memory than POCO C81x
| Name | Poco X8 Pro 5G | POCO C81x |
| RAM | 8 GB | 3 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.59 in | 6.88 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 13 MP |
| Price | Rs. 32999 | Rs. 9999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is March 17, 2026. The cost of Poco X8 Pro 5G is Rs. 32999. The launch Date of the second phone is April 23, 2026. The cost of POCO C81x is Rs. 9999.
Poco X8 Pro 5G has screen size of 6.59 inches which falls short to POCO C81x's 6.88 inch screen. Poco X8 Pro 5G has AMOLED Screen type where as POCO C81x has LCD Screen type. Poco X8 Pro 5G has display density of 460 PPI & POCO C81x has only 262 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco X8 Pro 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.8% than POCO C81x's ~ 84.1%. Poco X8 Pro 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as POCO C81x has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Poco X8 Pro 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to POCO C81x's lower 3 GB RAM. Poco X8 Pro 5G has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than POCO C81x (64 GB).
Poco X8 Pro 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses POCO C81x's 13 MP 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 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to POCO C81x's 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 15 version.
| Name | Poco X8 Pro 5G | POCO C81x |
| General | ||
| Model | MZB0MVFIN, X8 Pro | MZB0O3FIN, C81x |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 17, 2026 | April 23, 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 | 1 x Handset, 1 x Adapter, 1 x Type-C USB Cable, 1 x Sim Eject Tool, 1 x Quick Start Guide, 1 x Warranty Card |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.19 x 157.53 x 8.38 mm | 77.8 x 171.79 x 8.26 mm |
| Weight | 201.47 g | 193 g |
| Colors | Black | Ice Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68.7 B) | Color LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.59 inches, 2756 x 1268 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.88 inches, 720 x 1640 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 262 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.8% | ~ 84.1% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | |
| Brightness | 2000nts HBM ,3500nits Peak | 650 HBM Brightness |
| Features | Adaptive Refresh Rate 30(AOD)/60/90/120Hz TÜV Rheinland Low Blue light (Hardware Solution), TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland flicker free, 3840Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | TÜV Certfied Low Blue Light (Software Solution), TÜV Certfied Circadian Friendly, TÜV Certfied Flicker Free |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 3 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 2 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | 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 7 | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual Band |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | No |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 2,300,000 (Total) (v11) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Flicker Sensor | Proximity Sensor(Virtual) Ambient Light Sensor (Virtual) Accelerometer, E Compass |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/ IP69K | IP52 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Dynamic Shot, Motion Capture, Documents Mode, Potrait Mode, Pro Mode, 50MP Mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Voice Shutter, HDR, Panaroma, Google Lens | HDR, Potriat, Timer, Watermark, Night Mode, Time Lapse, Audio Shutter, Palm Shutter |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP Punch Hole | 8 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 3 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Unisoc T7250 |
| CPU | 3.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.4 GHz Cortex-A725 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A725 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A725 | |
| GPU | Mali-G720 MC8 | G57 850MHz |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | Yes, with FM Recording |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6500 mAh | 5200 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 27W | |