Poco M8 Plus 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G. In terms of display resolution, Poco M8 Plus 5G has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Poco M8 Plus 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G | Poco M8 Plus 5G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.92 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 7500 mAh |
| Camera | 32 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 14497 | Rs. 13999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is April 13, 2026. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G is Rs. 14497. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be December 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 Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G's 6.9 inch screen. There is IPS Screen Type in both the phones. Poco's phone has display density of 372 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.2% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 84.3%. Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Poco M8 Plus 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Poco M8 Plus 5G's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. Poco M8 Plus 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G (64 GB).
Poco M8 Plus 5G's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G's 32 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Poco M8 Plus 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G's 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G | Poco M8 Plus 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | M8 Plus 5G | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | April 13, 2026 | December 13, 2026 (Expected) |
| In The Box | Mobile Phone, Adapter, USB Type-C cable, SIM Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide & Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 79.47 x 171.56 x 8.15 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | |
| Colors | Mist Blue, Sunset Orange, Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (1.07Mn) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.92 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 254 PPI | ~ 372 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.3% | ~ 86.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Brightness | 800nit Peak Brightness | 1000nits Display Brightness |
| Features | 83% NTSC, TUV Rhineland/SGS eye protection certified, TUV low blue light certification, TUV flicker-free certification, TUV Circadian Friendly, Wet Touch 2.0 | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | ISA/NSA: n1/3/5/8/28/40/41/78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | No | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS/AGPS, Glonass,Galileo | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| AI Features | Google Gemini | Circle To Search | Xiaomi Interconnectivity | Circle to Search, Gemeni |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP52 | IP65 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Pixel Size: 1.12μm | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 1.12μm, 1/4'' | 16 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Front Camera Features | HDR | HDR |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 3.0 | HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen4 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2*A78 2.2Ghz + 6*A55 2.0GHz | |
| GPU | G57 950MHz | |
| 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 | No |
| Audio Features | Bottom Firing Speaker with 200% Volume Boost | |
| Audio Jack Type | 3.5mm | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6300 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 7500 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging | Yes, 44W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 7.5W | Yes, 18W |