Poco M8 5G vs Poco M8 Pro
Why Consider Each
An overview of the main advantages of each phone
Reasons to consider the Poco M8 5G
- 14% lighter Weight (178 grams vs 206 grams)
- Includes Card Slot
- Zoom: 2 x
- Includes Reverse Charging
Reasons to consider the Poco M8 Pro
- 2.3x better HBM Brightness (1800 nits vs 800 nits)
- 2.2x better Charging Watts (100 W vs 45 W)
- 60% higher Front Camera (32 MP vs 20 MP)
- 22% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (1.04 M vs 850 K)
- 19% higher Screen Resolution (1280 x 2772 Pixels vs 1080 x 2392 Pixels)
- 18% larger Battery (6500 mAh vs 5520 mAh)
- 13% higher Max Clock (2.7 GHz vs 2.4 GHz)
- 6% newer Bluetooth (5.4 vs 5.1)
- Better Processor: Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 vs Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
- Front Sensor: 32 MP = Omnivision OV32D
| Specification | ||
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| General Information | ||
| Product Name | Poco M8 5G | Poco M8 Pro |
| Brand | Poco | Poco |
| Official Brand Link | Visit | Visit |
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| Price | 92000 PKR | 130000 PKR |
| Price India | ₹27000 | ₹30000 |
| Price USA | $290 | $320 |
| Display | ||
| Phone Dimensions | 164 x 75.4 x 7.4 mm | 163.3 x 78.3 x 8.3 mm |
| Screen Size | 6.77 inch | 6.83 inch |
| Screen Resolution | 1080 x 2392 Pixels | 1280 x 2772 Pixels |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Screen Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Brightness | 3200 nits | 3200 nits |
| HBM Brightness | 800 nits | 1800 nits |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 |
| Processor Link | Visit | Visit |
| Lithography Process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Max Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.7 GHz |
| CPU Cores | Octa-core | Octa-core |
| Architecture | 4 x 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A55 | 4 x 1.8 GHz: Kryo Silver (Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Adreno 810 |
| AnTuTu Benchmark | 850 K | 1.04 M |
| Bootup Time | — | — |
| Memory | ||
| RAM Memory | 8 + 256 GB | 8 + 256 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes | No |
| Variants | 6 + 128 GB | 8 + 256 GB |
| Rear Camera | ||
| Camera | 50 + 2 + 0.8 MP | 50 + 8 MP |
| Image Resolution | 8160 × 6144 pixels | 8160 × 6144 pixels |
| Camera Sensor | 50 MP = OV50D40 Light Hunter 400 | 50 MP = OmniVision OVX8000 |
| Zoom | 2 x | — |
| Digital Zoom | — | — |
| Video Recording | 4k @ 30 fps | 4k @ 30 fps |
| Flash | LED Flash | LED Flash |
| Front Camera | ||
| Front Camera | 20 MP | 32 MP |
| Front Sensor | — | 32 MP = Omnivision OV32D |
| Front Resolution | — | — |
| Front Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps | 1080p @ 30/60 fps |
| Front Flash | Screen Flash | Screen Flash |
| Battery | ||
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Charging Watts | 45 W | 100 W |
| Battery Type | Silicon-Carbon | Silicon-Carbon |
| Wireless Charging | — | — |
| Reverse Charging | 18 W | 22.5 W |
| Reverse Wireless | — | — |
| Battery Life (PC Mark) | 18h | — |
| Charging Time | 55m (20% to 100%) | — |
| Software | ||
| Model Number | 25118PC98G | 2510EPC8BG |
| Release Date | 8 January, 2026 | 8 January, 2026 |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Series Name | Poco M | Poco M |
| Category | Mid-Range | Mid-Range |
| Android OS | Android 15, up to 4 major OS updates | Android 15, up to 4 major OS updates |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 178 grams | 206 grams |
| Build | Plastic ( Frame And Back) | Frame Plastic And glass-fiber reinforced plastic Back |
| IP Rating | IP66 + IP65 | IP68 / IP69K |
| Connectivity | ||
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Network | 4G / 4G+ / 5G | 4G / 4G+ / 5G |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Security & Audio | ||
| Speakers | Dual Stereo Speaker | Dual Stereo Speaker |
| Fingerprint | Front Finger | Front Finger |
| Other Sensors | Proximity sensor | Proximity sensor |
| Verdict | ||
| Pros | Bright 120Hz AMOLED display | Bright 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED |
| Cons | No ultrawide camera | No telephoto zoom lens |
| Best For | Display-focused media users | Battery-focused users |
| Not Best For | Wide-angle photography fans | Hardcore mobile gamers |
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