Poco X8 Pro 5G has better RAM than Poco M8 Plus 5G. In terms of display resolution, Poco X8 Pro 5G has better resolution of 2756 x 1268 than Poco M8 Plus 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Poco X8 Pro 5G has more internal memory than Poco M8 Plus 5G
| Name | Poco X8 Pro 5G | Poco M8 Plus 5G |
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.59 in | 6.92 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 45999 | Rs. 13999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be March 17, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Poco X8 Pro 5G is Rs. 45999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be August 13, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Poco M8 Plus 5G is Rs. 13999.
Poco M8 Plus 5G has larger screen size of 6.92 inches in comparison to Poco X8 Pro 5G's 6.59 inch screen. Poco X8 Pro 5G has AMOLED Screen type where as Poco M8 Plus 5G has IPS Screen type. Poco X8 Pro 5G has display density of 460 PPI & Poco M8 Plus 5G has only 372 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 M8 Plus 5G's ~ 86.2%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Poco X8 Pro 5G's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Poco M8 Plus 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. Poco X8 Pro 5G has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Poco M8 Plus 5G (128 GB).
They both have the same 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera. 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 M8 Plus 5G's 16 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
| Name | Poco X8 Pro 5G | Poco M8 Plus 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | 2511FPC34G | M8 Plus 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 17, 2026 (Expected) | August 13, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Black; other colors | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68.7 B) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.59 inches, 1268 x 2756 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.92 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 372 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.8% | ~ 86.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Brightness | 1000nits Display Brightness | |
| Features | HDR10+, 1920Hz PWM Dimming, 3000 Nits Peak Brightness, 2160Hz Instantaneous Touch Sampling Rate | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | 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 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Proximity | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Circle to Search, Gemeni | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP65 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.5 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 16 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS | HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 8500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen4 |
| CPU | 3.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Mali-G720 MC8 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 7500 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast charging | Yes, 44W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | |